what does it mean to "stereo type" people and how do you keep from doing this?

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Saying all black people have been to jail.
Saying all chinese people know karate.
Saying all emo's are idiot's. (Oh wait...)

 

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what does it mean to "stereo type" people and how do you keep from doing this?

which types are you most likely to "stereo type" in a negative way?

please describe.

Thanks for your answers!

 

[Alex]

if i were to say every american was a fat $hit, i'd be steryo typing. Same goes for saying every youth carries a knife. if i make a judgement on because of what someone is, then thts steryo typing. try to think, well, tht person's no differant to me, mabye there a rely nice person. hope this helped