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 …showed first 75 words of 652 total…

…showed last 75 words of 652 total…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.