Stereotypes

Girls aren’t good at sports.

Stereotypes
= a fixed idea or image that
many people have of a Boys don’t cry.
particular type of person or
thing, but which is often not
true in reality. Old people are slow and boring.

Men are better drivers.

Teenagers are irresponsible.

 Consider:
Labelling
teenagers • How do you think adults, society and the
media label teenagers?
• Is this is fair or not?
• Is bullying a result of different stereotypes?
 Statements:
Challenging 1. Teenagers are inconsiderate.
stereotypes 2. The woman’s place is in the home.
3. All black people are good at sports.
4. All kids are lazy.
5. Blonde women are stupid.
6. Old people are slow and boring.
7. Boys in hoodies are violent.
8. Immigrants are beggars.
9. All gypsies are thieves.
10. Boys shouldn’t cry.