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What are Stereotypes?

What are Stereotypes?. “simplified mental images” simplify complex information and make sense of the world based on generalizations highlight selected features of objects or groups typically negative ideas or attitudes. Implications of Stereotypes.

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What are Stereotypes?

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  1. What are Stereotypes? • “simplified mental images” • simplify complex information and make sense of the world • based on generalizations • highlight selected features of objects or groups • typically negative ideas or attitudes

  2. Implications of Stereotypes • often leads to the subordination of other cultural groups • dominant groups share little in common • may be used to dehumanise • may normalise unjust practices, behaviours and treatments of minority groups

  3. Chav … Ned • a young person, often without a high level of education, bred from an unemployed, underclass family who follows a particular fashion • designer sportswear labels (Nike or Adidas) or designer shirts (Burberry) • branded baseball caps • chunky (and usually fake) gold jewellery and expensive trainers

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