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Simplified generalizations which are not demeaning or insulting are what positive stereotypes are. For example, a positive stereotype would be a description of an an athlete as fit, an Italian as beautiful or handsome, and a religious practitioner as devout.

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What are the positive and negatives Irish stereotypes?

positive- they're lucky (luck of the irish) negative - they're alcoholics


What is cultural stereotypes?

"all asians are good at math" or "all Jews are good with money"....both would be prime examples ( i tried to use positive stereotypes as to not offend)


What are Jewish stereotypes?

Most peoples (and religions) are steotyped and many of the stereotypes are not flattering. In the case of the Jews it's well known that many of the stereotypes are offensive and inflammatory. The same goes for traditional stereotypes of Blacks, for example. Often stereotypes seem to have originated with people who did not have much knowledge or understanding of the people they were stereotyping, and some stereotypes are caricatures and political propaganda.


What is an example of a positive prejudicial statement?

A positive prejudicial statement is a statement that relies on stereotypes, but does not say anything negative about the group. For example, saying Asians are good at math would be a positive prejudicial statement.


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Yes, there are different stereotypes (as in more than one) between one group of people, and different stereotypes (as in not the same as other groups) for all groups of people. There are also differences in stereotypes on the level of negativity. Some are considered positive while others only negative.


What is an example of a prejudicial statement?

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Do people play into stereotypes?

Believe it or not but yes people do play stereotypes!!


Do gay people have stereotypes about straight people?

Yes, there are straight stereotypes.


Why are sterotypes negative when it comes to religion?

A:Typical stereotypes are that Muslims are terrorists; Jews are greedy; Catholics are hypocrites; atheists are incapable of morality. These stereotypes are different yet have one thing in common - people who identify as different to me are in some way inferior to me.Other stereotypes are that Muslims are peace-loving; Jews are great comedians; Catholics hold high moral values; atheists are tolerant. These are stereotypes held by members of a religious group about members of their own group and are universally positive - people who identify with me are people with good personal qualities.


What are the Stereotypes of the Irish?

Drunks. Stupid. Fighters. Like all stereotypes, these are not true.


Depiction of women in mass media?

Women in mass media are often depicted using stereotypes, such as being overly sexualized, emotional, or portrayed as caregivers. This can perpetuate harmful gender norms and reinforce inequality. Increasing diversity in media representation and promoting positive, multifaceted portrayals of women can help challenge these stereotypes.


What is a sentence for stereotype?

The man fought to break free of the sterotype of his religion.