Stereotyping
/ˈsteriəˌtaɪpɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or practice of assigning fixed, oversimplified, and generalized traits to an individual or group, often leading to discrimination.
The discrimination lawsuit highlighted the company's reliance on stereotyping during hiring.
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Commentary
Use carefully in legal drafting to distinguish between harmful generalizations versus lawful classifications based on objective criteria.
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