Stereotyping

Stereotyping is defined as creating an oversimplified, false or generalized protrayal of a group of people. Stereotyping does not allow for exceptions or individual differences.

Stereotyping is inaccurate and ofter derogatory. It prejudges a persons ability, skills, and personality based on unfair assumptions about racial, physical,or cultural traits. To be fair, an individual should be judged on his or her merit regardless of race, religious beliefs, color, gender, physical and/or mental disability, family status, age, or sexual orientation.

Stereotyping and prejudice "one in the same".