Stereotyping What is stereotyping? Stereotyping is the creation of an over simplified, false or generalized portrait of a group of people. Stereotyping does not allow for individuals to be different, but names them all as one group. For example: Chinese people are bad drivers, rich people are snobby, men are insensitive, and women are emotional. Stereotyping is an inaccurate judgment of a persons ability, personality and skills. This judgment is made from racial, physical or …
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…a show does not need to reflect the stereotypical view to be successful. A lot more counter-stereotypical shows are being seen on T.V. now. Because more counter-stereotypical views are being seen today people are also reflecting it in their behavior. For example; more women and men are choosing careers that are counter-stereotypical to their sex. Hopefully Counter-stereotypical shows may encourage a change in the way people portray groups in a negative and stereotypic way.