an assumption to label a group of people though someone only knows a few things about them. often, stereotypes limit judgement and can be racist and sexist. sometimes they are true with evidence, but they are mostly based on incorrect opinions
things that are commonly stereotyped:
races- white black asian indian arabs hispanics etc...
music- rap rock classical country jazz r'n'b etc...
subcultures- emo goth chav wigger thug/gangsta prep geeks nerds etc...
sexes- male female gays lesbians transexuals hermaphrodites etc...
physical characteristics- blondes brunettes short tall etc...
social standing- suburban ghetto poor middle-class rich filthy rich etc...
races- white black asian indian arabs hispanics etc...
music- rap rock classical country jazz r'n'b etc...
subcultures- emo goth chav wigger thug/gangsta prep geeks nerds etc...
sexes- male female gays lesbians transexuals hermaphrodites etc...
physical characteristics- blondes brunettes short tall etc...
social standing- suburban ghetto poor middle-class rich filthy rich etc...
by this website is ruined October 12, 2005
A stereotypeism is a phrase usually said on TV by an actor playing a foreign/reigional character and completely screwing up by resorting to stereotypes. Nearly always seen when an american tries to play an English person, who they always say are British DESPITE the fact that britain includes Wales and Scotland as well, and they're either posh or a cockney despite the fact that there are hundreds of dialects to choose from. Stupid yanks.
It's all Hugh Grant's fault actually.
Note: we english actors are much better at putting on american accents, like Hugh Lauire in House. And we're better actors anyway which is why we always play the bad guys.
It's all Hugh Grant's fault actually.
Note: we english actors are much better at putting on american accents, like Hugh Lauire in House. And we're better actors anyway which is why we always play the bad guys.
Yank actor:"Tally ho, what? I'm British you know! Mm toodle pip, must go and polish my statue of the queen, what what?"
English person watching telly: "What a dipstick, using a typical stereotypeism like that."
American watching same TV: "Yeah man he got that Brit accent right on! GO AMERICA! WHO WANTS BEER AND CHIPS? HELL YEAH!"
*fight propmtley ensues*
English person watching telly: "What a dipstick, using a typical stereotypeism like that."
American watching same TV: "Yeah man he got that Brit accent right on! GO AMERICA! WHO WANTS BEER AND CHIPS? HELL YEAH!"
*fight propmtley ensues*
by willmeister December 01, 2006
Stereotypes unfairly group a certain type of people into a label.
It is stupid to think that anyone who wears Aeropostale is a slut. It's dumb to believe that anyone from Ireland is drunk all the time. Not everyone who likes black and is intrigued by Gothic culture is a Satanist.
Unfortunately, most people are very hypocritical about stereotypes and labels. These people preach about how stupid it is to judge others, but make ridiculous statements that strongly imply unfair prejudice against a certain group of people. See the example below.
It is stupid to think that anyone who wears Aeropostale is a slut. It's dumb to believe that anyone from Ireland is drunk all the time. Not everyone who likes black and is intrigued by Gothic culture is a Satanist.
Unfortunately, most people are very hypocritical about stereotypes and labels. These people preach about how stupid it is to judge others, but make ridiculous statements that strongly imply unfair prejudice against a certain group of people. See the example below.
Person: I hate it when people judge me for listening to emo music and dressing in black.
*blonde in Hollister jeans walks by*
Person: *snickers* What a slutty prep. They're such conformists. At least I know I'm unique.
Stereotypes suck. Get to know someone before you judge them.
*blonde in Hollister jeans walks by*
Person: *snickers* What a slutty prep. They're such conformists. At least I know I'm unique.
Stereotypes suck. Get to know someone before you judge them.
by the.marionette January 12, 2008
Stereotypes: that would come from a very ignorant person
(these are NOT my opinions, just a generalization of people who judge others this way)
Prep- "shes wearing clothes from abercrombie!, she must be a slut and have no individuality"
Goth-"They wear all black! They must be freaks who are trying to prove a point by being "different" weird"
Black people-"wow they have different skin color then I do!- That must mean that they are lazy, and that they like to eat fried chicken"
Poor people-"His parents only make 5 thousand a year!, he must be a "scumbag" and never take showers"
like I said...IGNORANT
by emmemmemm December 28, 2006
a common assumtion or image that isn't neccisarally correct held about a particular group based on some known chareteristics.
by Kevin Galbreth October 23, 2006
to form an asumtion about someone or something based on some common images and ideas held about the group the person or thing belongs too.
careful not to stereotype about them.
by Kevin Galbreth October 23, 2006
The gayest shit ever. Period.
Nobody should be categorized by what they wear, or the music they listen to, they are just doing whatever the fuck they want, and not trying to impress anybody.
Nobody should be categorized by what they wear, or the music they listen to, they are just doing whatever the fuck they want, and not trying to impress anybody.
Any middle-school social grouping such as emo, goth, prep, gangsta, jock
Or, any assumption that one characteristic of a person determines another,
All jews are not greedy
All politicians do not stereotype
All muslims are not terrorists
All female bartenders are not harlots
comprenda?
Or, any assumption that one characteristic of a person determines another,
All jews are not greedy
All politicians do not stereotype
All muslims are not terrorists
All female bartenders are not harlots
comprenda?
by VeronicaElectronica January 13, 2008