Asked by Mariam Bastami, M.Eng. on Aug 01, 2024
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Your Aunt Muriel believes that all people from Canada live in igloos and ice fish on a regular basis.What term do sociologists use to describe these overgeneralizations?
A) ethnicity
B) discrimination
C) racism
D) stereotype
Stereotype
A label that may have some basis in fact, but that has been grossly over-generalized and applied to a particular segment of the population or situation.
Overgeneralizations
Cognitive distortions where an individual applies a general rule too broadly, often leading to inaccurate conclusions or stereotypes.
Canada
A country located in the northern part of North America, known for its vast landscapes, multicultural population, and bilingual nature (English and French being official languages).
- Identify the influence of stereotypes on community perceptions and actions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the influence of stereotypes on community perceptions and actions.
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