what is the definition of the term stereotype
Stereotype A stereotype is defined as " a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people".[1] Stereotypes are generalized because one assumes that the stereotype is true for each individual person. When stereotyping it concludes members of a group to all have shared traits.[2] The stereotype "Women do not play video games"[3] this may be believed as this being true only because gaming tends to be male-dominated. Stereotypes can create ignorance by generalizing individuals of a group to be all the same.[4] Stereotypes create a barrier that leads to prejudice, making one assume they know a person just based on a stereotype.[4]