ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Stereotypes

A stereotype is a kind of idea that people have about how a certain group of people are. For example, some people might think that all people from one country are good at one thing. This isn't always true though, as every person is different. Stereotypes can be hurtful because it's like putting everyone in the same group, when they may not be the same. It's important to get to know people beyond just the stereotypes.