Question

Among these examples, which one is NOT an example of stereotypes?

• A. Group C is lazy.
• B. Tribe A is irrational.
• C. She is a brave person.
• D. Community B is coward.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The statement ”She is a brave person” is an individual characteristic, while the other statements generalize attributes to entire groups, which is the essence of stereotypes.

Answer 2

A stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people or things. Stereotypes often involve negative or exaggerated traits, and they are typically applied to entire groups based on their identity, such as their race, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

• (A) Group C is lazy: This is a stereotype because it generalizes an entire group as lazy, which is an oversimplified and unfair assumption.
• (B) Tribe A is irrational: This is also a stereotype because it negatively labels an entire tribe as irrational, without regard to individual differences.
• (D) Community B is coward: This is another example of a stereotype, as it generalizes a community as being cowardly.

However, (C) She is a brave person is not a stereotype, as it refers to an individual and praises a personal quality, rather than generalizing an entire group. It does not involve an oversimplified generalization about a group or community.

Thus, "She is a brave person" is the correct answer as it is not an example of a stereotype.