Streotypesgeneralized
Streotypesgeneralized refers to the cognitive and social process by which stereotypes about a social group are generalized to individuals within that group. The concept highlights how a trait observed in a subset of group members is treated as typical of the whole group, overlooking variation among individuals.
It arises from cognitive shortcuts in social perception, such as the representativeness heuristic, the availability heuristic,
Impact and scope: Stereotype generalization can influence judgments in everyday life and institutional contexts, including hiring,
Critique and nuance: Critics emphasize that generalized stereotypes often ignore intra-group diversity, historical context, and structural
Related concepts include stereotype, stereotype generalization, and implicit bias. Understanding streotypesgeneralized helps clarify how broad generalizations