Stereotypes
Stereotyping is the process of drawing judgments about people based on their membership in a particular group rather than their individual characteristics and qualities. It is difficult to recognize and understand the intricacy of many different persons and groups, which can lead to bias and discrimination.
Formation of a Stereotype
A stereotype is a generally held, oversimplified, and exaggerated attitude about a certain group of people. People’s perceptions of a group are based on features that are frequently not reflective of the group as a whole, creating a mental image of that group.