Topic > Pros and cons of stereotype vs. Generalization
So don't delay thinking about what to do. On the other hand, a disadvantage is that it makes us ignore the differences between individuals; so we think things about people that may not be true. Most stereotypes usually give us a negative impression. Positive examples might include judges, such as the phrase "sober as a judge", which highlights the fact that judges are much less drinkers than other people, overweight people who are often seen as "cheerful". Negative stereotypes seem much more common. Such as "the Arab is a terrorist", or "all blondes are stupid", "all whites are rich" and even "all Mexicans hoped that the
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