A stereotype is a
label that we apply to someone, a judgement.
Stereotypes are assumptions we make based on groups of
people, Perkins identifies 5 such assumptions:
Stereotypes are not always negative (e.g. The French are
good cooks).
They are not always about minority groups or the less
powerful (e.g. Upper class twits).
They can be held about one’s own group.
They are not rigid or unchanging.
They are not always false.
People assume that stereotypes are negative e.g. young
troublesome youths ‘hoodie culture’ however youth can also be seen as a
positive. Once a stereotype has been created it is very hard to change;
however Perkins states that over a period of time they can change and develop.
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