Counterstereotype

A counterstereotype is something that goes against a stereotype. Stereotypes are ideas that people have about how different groups of people act or think. They are usually based on false assumptions and can be hurtful. Counterstereotypes are ideas that help us to see people for who they really are and not just what we think they should be like. For example, if you think that all girls like dolls, a counterstereotype would be that some girls like sports instead.