Top 10 Most important things
1. The definition of a stereotypes "A standardised, often simplified, mental picture or attitude that is held in common by members of a group"
2. "We categorise people into types (e.g. workaholic, feminist etc.) to simplify the task of person perception
3. "Stereotypes are potentially highly dangerous but stereotyping itself is impossible to avoid".
4. Stereotyping is a natural part of the way our minds work and not in itself necessarily a bad thing.
5. Appearance- This can include, physical appearance and clothing as well as the sound of the voice.
6. Behaviour- Typical things that people in this group might do.
7. The stereotype is constructed in ways that fit the particular medium
8. There will always be a comparison whether real or imaginary with "normal" behaviour.
9. Changing representations- Counter types
10. You will probably be able to find counter types whenever there is a group being represented positively for first time by the media.
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