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Definition of «stereotypical»

The term stereotypical refers to a widely held belief or image about a particular group, often based on limited information. It is an oversimplification that assumes all members of a group share certain characteristics because they belong to that group. Stereotypes can be negative or positive and are often used in media portrayals to convey a message quickly without having to develop complex characters.

Usage examples

  1. The movie portrayed the stereotypical roles of the damsel in distress and the hero who saves her.
  2. In many cultures, women are often depicted in stereotypical roles such as being overly emotional or nurturing.
  3. The comedian's act relied heavily on stereotypical jokes about different ethnicities, which offended many audience members.
  4. The book challenged the stereotypical representation of masculinity by showcasing sensitive and vulnerable male characters.
  5. The advertisement perpetuated the stereotypical image of a perfect family, with a stay-at-home mom, a working dad, and two well-behaved children.

Phrases with «stereotypical»

Sentences with «stereotypical»

  • Entertainment has a long history of presenting stereotypical images of black people that seemed to be pleasing to some white audiences while minimizing black lives. (rogerebert.com)
  • Early Hollywood portrayals of African - Americans in stereotypical roles are a source of anger and embarrassment decades after those images disappeared from the screen. (lwlies.com)
  • Jennifer Connelly co-stars as his wife and she's a vital character here as well, never settling into stereotypical role of a worried spouse. (johnhanlonreviews.com)
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