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What is a stereotype ?. stereotype Noun A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing: "sexual and racial stereotypes". Verb View or represent as a stereotype: "the film is weakened by its stereotyped characters". Synonyms cliche.
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stereotype Noun A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing: "sexual and racial stereotypes". Verb View or represent as a stereotype: "the film is weakened by its stereotyped characters". Synonyms cliche
prejudice Noun Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience. Verb Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased: "the statement might prejudice the jury". Synonyms Noun: bias - preconception - detriment - prepossession - harm Verb: harm - injure - bias - damage
Can you think of any examples of prejudice? Do you have personal experience of prejudice, as a victim or otherwise?