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| What are stereotypes in sociology ? |
Fixed and inflexible characterisations about individuals and groups. It refers to actual behaviour towards another group or individual. These pre-conceived opinions or attitudes held by members of one group towards another. None of the above |
| Fixed and inflexible characterisations about individuals and groups. |
| Prejudices are often grounded in stereotypes, fixed and inflexible characterisations of a group of people. Stereotypes are often applied to ethnic and racial groups and to women. In a country such as India, which was colonised for a long time, many of these stereotypes are partly colonial creations. Prejudices refer to pre-conceived opinions or attitudes held by members of one group towards another. Discrimination refers to actual behaviour towards another group or individual. |
