A fixed belief that typically involves a negative generalization about a group or class of people. Members of the general public often endorse a number of negative beliefs about mentally ill people, and thus engage in stereotyping.
The application of an over-simplified label to entire group of people.
7,8,9,10,11,12 A standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude or uncritical judgment.
having fixed image of a group of people.
This reflects the belief that every individual belonging to a particular group displays characteristics that are associated with that group. Effectively, stereotyping labels all individuals within a group as 'the same' in particular respects.
A way of thinking about a person or a group without looking at individual differences.
Judging someone on the basis of your perception of the group to which that person belongs. 38
Stereotyping is the process of assuming a person or group has one or more characteristics because most members of that group have (or are thought to have) the same characteristics. It is a simplification and generalization process that helps people categorize and understand their world, but at the same time it often leads to errors. Examples of stereotypes that are often wrong include, "women are weak and submissive, while men are powerful and domineering." This may be true for some women and some men, but it is not true for all. When stereotypes are inaccurate and negative (as they often are between groups in conflict) they lead to misunderstandings which make resolving the conflict more difficult.
Stereotyping is the assumption that a person or group has one or more characteristics because most members of that group have (or are thought to have) those characteristics. It is a simplification and generalization process that helps people to categorize and understand their world, but it often leads to errors. An example of a stereotype that is often wrong is the belief that women are weak and submissive, while men are powerful and domineering. This may be true for some women and some men, but it is not true for all. When stereotypes are inaccurate and negative (as they often are between groups in conflict), they lead to misunderstandings which make resolving the conflict more difficult (Conflict Research Consortium, 1998).
Acting on assumptions about any role which is suitable for men or women.