stereotype
[/ˈstɛrioˌtaɪp/ or /ˈstɪrioˌtaɪp/]
noun; verbN/A (noun: masculine in Portuguese - o estereótipo)pl: stereotypes
estereótipo
1. A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
The stereotype that all blondes are unintelligent is unfair and inaccurate.
O estereótipo de que todas as louras são burras é injusto e impreciso.
2. To characterize or regard someone or something in accordance with a stereotype; to attribute standardized traits to a group
We shouldn't stereotype people based on their appearance or background.
Não devemos estereotipar pessoas com base em sua aparência ou origem.
3. A printing plate or mold made from a composed type or an original plate
The printer created a stereotype to reproduce the image multiple times.
O impressora criou um estereótipo para reproduzir a imagem várias vezes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'stereotype' is a critical term used in discussions about social justice, representation in media, and diversity. In Brazil, discussions about stereotypes frequently address the representation of Afro-Brazilians, favela residents, and regional identities. In the USA, it's commonly debated in relation to race, gender, ethnicity, and social class. The term has become increasingly important in contemporary discourse around inclusion and reducing bias.
NYC Slang
Type; label; box (as in 'don't put me in a box')
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