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GCSE Sociology · key term
A simplified, generalised belief about the characteristics of members of a group.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
A fixed, oversimplified and often distorted view of a group's characteristics.
A fixed, overgeneralised and often distorted view of a group’s characteristics.
Component 1, Component 2
Link each factor to an outcome. Explain how a stereotype could affect recruitment, income, status or influence rather than simply saying it causes inequality.
Link ageism to an outcome: identify the stereotype, explain the discriminatory treatment, then show how it affects life chances or power.
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Revise: Transmission of Culture and IdentityTeaching materials that repeatedly show men as scientists or leaders and women in caring roles can reinforce gender stereotypes. Expectations that technology is ‘for boys’ or childcare is ‘for girls’ may influence which subjects pupils feel suit them. Schools can therefore transmit gender expectations even while formally supporting equality.
A simplified, generalised belief that members of a group share particular characteristics.
A generalised, oversimplified belief about the characteristics of members of a social group.
An oversimplified generalisation about the characteristics or behaviour of a group.
