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AnneC Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary
Stereotypical?
For my english course I had to write an essay on advertising and I used the word stereotypical. My teacher said that the word stereorypical doesn't exist, but it is in my dictionary. Is my teacher wrong about this?
This is how I used the word:
'This is not the only negative aspect of advertising. A lot of advertisements are full of stereotypical representations of women, gay people and ethnic minorities. In a world where there already is a lot of prejudice, this is potentially dangerous. Stereotypes in ads will not only strenghten these prejudices and increase stigmatization; they may also directly hurt the people that are being stereotyped.'
Did I use the words stereotypical, stereotypes and stereotyped correctly?
This is how I used the word:
'This is not the only negative aspect of advertising. A lot of advertisements are full of stereotypical representations of women, gay people and ethnic minorities. In a world where there already is a lot of prejudice, this is potentially dangerous. Stereotypes in ads will not only strenghten these prejudices and increase stigmatization; they may also directly hurt the people that are being stereotyped.'
Did I use the words stereotypical, stereotypes and stereotyped correctly?
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"Stereotypical" is definitely a word, and I would say that you've used it and all the related words you've mentioned correctly.
- "Stereotypical" is definitely a word, and I would say that you've used it and all the related words you've mentioned correctly.
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"Stereotypical" is definitely a word, and I would say that you've used it and all the related words you've mentioned correctly.
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I'm afraid "stereotypical" does exist... along with "stereotypic".
I've found it in "Hyperdictionary", it is mentioned in Webster, and there are over one million entries in Google.
As far as I can see, you used the words correctly, but maybe wait til a native speaker sees your post...
I've found it in "Hyperdictionary", it is mentioned in Webster, and there are over one million entries in Google.
As far as I can see, you used the words correctly, but maybe wait til a native speaker sees your post...
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Yes, the word definitely exists. here are some definitions from OED
Sterotype:
Noun. A fixed idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong, e.g. racial/sexual stereotypes
He doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman.
The characters in the book are just stereotypes.
Stereotype
Sterotype:
Noun. A fixed idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong, e.g. racial/sexual stereotypes
He doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman.
The characters in the book are just stereotypes.
Stereotype
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Thanks for the replies everyone. When I wrote my essay I didn't even consider the possibility that stereotypical isn't a word, so when my teacher said that 'stereotypical' doesn't exist, I was really confused (especially because she's a native speaker).
Now I feel confident that the word does exist and maybe now I can teach my teacher something
Now I feel confident that the word does exist and maybe now I can teach my teacher something
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stereotype means saying someone's personality by their background or face like.
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Yes, Starter. Just so.
So, a stereotypical British businessman, for example, is a cold, humourless person who wears a bowler hat to work. (That's a bit outdated, but it gives an example.
A stereotypical blonde woman is good looking but stupid! ("dumb blonde")
So, a stereotypical British businessman, for example, is a cold, humourless person who wears a bowler hat to work. (That's a bit outdated, but it gives an example.
A stereotypical blonde woman is good looking but stupid! ("dumb blonde")
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Don't forget the red carnation on the lapel!
PS. I hope nobody's a blonde here!
PS. I hope nobody's a blonde here!
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Bother, forgot the carnation. never mind, he can wear this[W]and carry this
As for blonde posters, they will obviousl
As for blonde posters, they will obviousl
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As for blonde posters, they will obviously realise that they do not fit the stereotype, and that will help them understand what stereotyping is all about.
I think I remember a thread about this?
Lol
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