stereotype

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This is an “identity contingency” that plays out “whenever we’re in a situation where a bad stereotype about one of our own identities could be applied to us,” potentially becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Nowhere is that more evident than in Italy’s central and northern regions, where mountain cooking, preservation, and harsh winter shaped a cuisine far removed from the checkered-tablecloth stereotype.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

It was unfair to associate all fans with what happened that day, but it perhaps reinforced a long-held stereotype of what England supporters were like for some.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

"There is a persistent stereotype about winter fuel costs - you tend to call to mind an older couple or a pensioner couple," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

It’s remarkable how a stereotype functions as an actual trap.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama