stereotypical characterizations
[/ˌstɛrɪətɪpɪkəl ˌkɛrɪktərɪˈzeɪʃənz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
caracterizações estereotipadas
1. Oversimplified, generalized, and standardized representations of groups of people that lack individuality and nuance, often based on prejudice or limited understanding
The film was criticized for its stereotypical characterizations of Asian immigrants.
O filme foi criticado pelas suas caracterizações estereotipadas de imigrantes asiáticos.
2. Depictions of characters in media or literature that conform to conventional, predictable patterns rather than portraying complex, realistic individuals
The novel avoided stereotypical characterizations by presenting multifaceted protagonists.
O romance evitou caracterizações estereotipadas ao apresentar protagonistas multifacetados.
This term is increasingly important in contemporary discussions of representation in media, entertainment, and academia in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian cultural discourse, discussions of stereotypical characterizations often focus on portrayals of favela residents, Nordestinos, and indigenous peoples, while in the USA, such critiques address racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation stereotypes in film and television. The phrase has become central to discussions of diversity and inclusion in entertainment industries on both sides of the Atlantic.
NYC Slang
played-out character types; basic portrayals
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