4. Stereotype
Stereotypes are generalizations about
a group of people whereby we attribute a
defined set of characteristics to this
group.
A stereotype is a popular belief about
specific types of individuals.
5. Stereotypes are standardized and
simplified conceptions of groups based on
some prior assumptions.
Another name for stereotyping is bias.
6. The term stereotype derives
from the Greek words
στερεός (sstterreoss), "firm,
solid“ and τύπος (typoss),
"impression," hence "solid impression".
7. These classifications can be positive or
negative, such as when various
nationalities are stereotyped as friendly or
unfriendly.
8. Dynamics
In one perspective of the stereotyping
process, there are the concepts of in
groups and out groups.
A second perspective is that of automatic
and explicit or subconscious and
conscious.
A third method to categorizing stereotypes
is general types and subtypes
10. Stereotypes are often used in books to
project the characters on television
shows.
It is also used in advertising to sell
products.
Stereotypes are also passed on from
adults to their children through comments
made about people and places.
12. Stereotypes are often accepted as
truths.
Stereotypes leads to mistaken belief
about oneself.
Stereotyping can affect your judgments of
people or individuals.
It can lead to discrimination.
It damages self-image and selfsteem
13. 1. Can stereotyping causes demoralization
to workers in a global village? Why or why
not?
2. How can our personal morality helps
defeat the negative impacts of
stereotyping?
14. Unique values that must be
maintained while entering a cross cultural society.
1. Respect for elders (use of ‘PO’and
‘OPO’)
2. Close family ties
3. Religiosity
4. Warmth and hospitality
5. Care for others
15. values
Nationality
Courage
Globality
Fluency in English language and other
languages
Friendliness
Care for others
Love for work
Love for country
