Problem
Stereotypes
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Acceptance of stereotypesDependence on stereotypes
Group labels
Labelling people
Sociotypes
Nature:
There is a tendency to identify individuals or groups with general, impersonal terms that allow one to simplify the process of trying to understand each individual as a separate entity. A stereotype is a mental picture of different groups, on the basis on which individuals are evaluated. People are "rightists", "vegetarians", "liberals" and so on, according to the group into which they most conveniently fall for the labeller. The catastrophe of this device is that it completely blocks for many people the possibility of ever knowing the other individual or group for the unrepeatable specificity that they are. One actually no longer experiences the other, but experiences only what the label leaves visible. One of course also gradually ceases to experience the self as well. Incidence:
In its worst or most inaccurate form, a stereotype takes the form of a universal syllogism that prevents undifferentiated thinking and exceptions. For example, all white American males are unethical; John is a white American male; therefore John is unethical. Narrower Problems:
SexismCultural stereotypingDisparagement of youthInaccurate criminal stereotypesNegative stereotyping of majority world Related Problems:
Incorrect labellingFalse medicalizationUnconscious patterned behaviourStatic and unrelated social roles Aggravates:
Strange peopleCultural discriminationGender dysphoriaDiscrimination in employmentConflict among minority groupsDiscrimination against unattractive peopleChildren's misapprehension of reality in the mediaIneffectiveness of the United Nations system of organizations Reduced By:
Elusiveness of male sexualityStrategies:
Using stereotypes References:
Signorielli, Nancy; Milke, Elizabeth and Katzman, Carol: Role Portrayal and Stereotyping on Television Subject(s):
Society → PeopleSocietal Problems → Dependence
Research, Standards → Signs and labels
Design → Design
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST