August 25, 2018　=========

☆  stereotypical  ステレオタイプの

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Something that is a stereotypical idea of a type of person or thing, is a fixed idea that a lot of people have about that thing, that may not actually be true. So, a stereotypical idea about Japanese people is that everyone wears Kimonos every day. In the past, this may have been true, but of course it’s not true anymore, but the stereotypical idea still remains.

Stereotypical ideas don’t just have to be about cultures, but can also be about people. For example, when we talk about the differences between men and women, we often talk about ideas which are stereotypical – strength, intelligence, and other differences. We tend to think these differences exist, and they do sometimes, but not in every case.

What other stereotypical ideas have you heard that you disagree with?

Bye,

Chris