Sentences with phrase «false generalization»

The phrase "false generalization" refers to making a statement or assumption about a group of things or people, based on limited or insufficient evidence, without considering individual differences or exceptions. It means assuming something about everyone in a group, even though it may not be true for every individual within that group. Full definition
And finally, when a member of the race objected to the child's position, no one would attack the individual and the entire race with false generalizations, demeaning language and accusations that the individual and race are omehow deserving of the child's misguided perspective.
This is false generalization — are breathing and sleeping addictions too?
The narrative of climate change tends to get boiled down into one of two false generalizations: it is totally certain (we have five years to save the planet!)
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