English / word
stereotyping
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The act of categorizing individuals or groups based on oversimplified and fixed generalized beliefs.
In context
01
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
02
Researchers interviewed community advocates regarding the social stereotyping behind the phrase 'bi now, gay later'.
Synonyms
generalization,overgeneralization,typecasting
Antonyms
individualization,differentiation
Collocations
gender stereotyping,racial stereotyping,avoid stereotyping