QUESTION 006 - Stereotypes (Grade 9)

Stereotypes are assumptions that we make about people, based upon preconceived ideas of what a category of a 'type' of person looks like and acts. In general stereotypes seem to be true, and are often over-exaggerated in characters in movies, books and TV shows. However, most of the time, upon getting to know a person, you realise that the stereotype for their generic look or grouping isn't always accurate.

Choose a stereotyped group of people. This stereotype could be based upon social status, job or hair colour. You could consider public figures who fit into the stereotyped group, to compare real personalities and traits with their stereotyped attributes.

Write to persuade the reader that the grouping of people are wrongly portrayed by their stereotypes.

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Stereotypes

by Yana

There are many stereotypes that portray people in a generalised way. A common stereotype is that mentally ill people are dangerous and unpredictable and cannot be treated. This incorrectly portrays mentally ill people, a…