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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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It is a stereotype//typical concept
It is a stereotype that red-haired girls tend to have a bad temper.
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Is it correct to view "stereotype" in the above as "typical concept/idea?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is it correct to view "stereotype" in the above as "typical concept/idea?" Thanks.
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Hi, It is a stereotype that red-haired girls tend to have a bad temper. " No. stereotypical - refers to a widely held but oversimplified idea about a particular kind of person typical - an example of a type The word 'stereotype' has negative connotations.
- Hi, It is a stereotype that red-haired girls tend to have a bad temper.
- " No.
- stereotypical - refers to a widely held but oversimplified idea about a particular kind of person typical - an example of a type The word 'stereotype' has negative connotations.
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Hi,
It is a stereotype that red-haired girls tend to have a bad temper.
Is it correct to view "stereotype" in the above as "typical concept/idea?"
No.
stereotypical - refers to a widely held but oversimplified idea about a particular kind of person
typical - an example of a type
The word 'stereotype' has negative connotations.
It is a stereotype that red-haired girls tend to have a bad temper.
Is it correct to view "stereotype" in the above as "typical concept/idea?"
No.
stereotypical - refers to a widely held but oversimplified idea about a particular kind of person
typical - an example of a type
The word 'stereotype' has negative connotations.
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