Ethnic stereotype

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An ethnic stereotype is a generalized representation of an ethnic group, composed of what are thought to be typical characteristics of members of the group.

Ethnic stereotypes are commonly portrayed in ethnic jokes.

[edit] Ethnic stereotypes

A 19th century children's book informs its readers that the Dutch are a very industrious race, and that Chinese children are very obedient to their parents.

• African Americans
• Argentines
• East Asians
• Japanese
• Hispanics and Latinos
• Native Americans
• South Asians
• West and Central Asians
• Arabs
• Jews
• Persians
• White people

[edit] See also

• Mores
• Racism
• List of ethnic slurs
• List of archetypal names
• Niggas vs. Black People

[edit] References

• Terracciano A, Abdel-Khalek AM, Adám N, et al. (Oct 2005). "National character does not reflect mean personality trait levels in 49 cultures". Science 310 (5745): 96–100. doi:10.1126/science.1117199. PMID 16210536.