SettingsEthnic and racial stereotypes
Abeed
Abid (عبد, plural Abeed عبيد or El Abeed العبيد) is a derogatory term meaning "slave" used mainly in Arab countries and is usually applied as an insult to Black people to invoke ster...
Abid (عبد, plural Abeed عبيد or El Abeed العبيد) is a derogatory term meaning "slave" used mainly in Arab countries and is usually applied as an insult to Black people to invoke ster...
An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman
"An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman" is the opening line of a category of joke in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
"An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman" is the opening line of a category of joke in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Angry white male
Angry white male is a pejorative term which typifies a white male who holds traditional conservative views, especially in the context of U.S. politics and total opposition to racial quotas, poli...
Angry white male is a pejorative term which typifies a white male who holds traditional conservative views, especially in the context of U.S. politics and total opposition to racial quotas, poli...
Anti-Iranian sentiment
Anti-Iranian sentiment (ایرانی ستیزی also ایران ستیزی) is feelings and expression of hostility, hatred, discrimination, or prejudice towards Iran and its culture, and towards persons based on...
Anti-Iranian sentiment (ایرانی ستیزی also ایران ستیزی) is feelings and expression of hostility, hatred, discrimination, or prejudice towards Iran and its culture, and towards persons based on...
Brocket 99
Brocket 99 is the name of an underground comedy audio tape that parodies aboriginal people in Canada and the name of two documentary films about the tape (one produced in 2005, and the other in ...
Brocket 99 is the name of an underground comedy audio tape that parodies aboriginal people in Canada and the name of two documentary films about the tape (one produced in 2005, and the other in ...
Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan is a fictional Chinese-American detective created by Earl Derr Biggers in 1919.
Charlie Chan is a fictional Chinese-American detective created by Earl Derr Biggers in 1919.
Circassian beauties
Circassian beauties is a phrase used to refer to an idealized image of the women of the Circassian people of the Northern Caucasus.
Circassian beauties is a phrase used to refer to an idealized image of the women of the Circassian people of the Northern Caucasus.
Colombia in popular culture
The depiction of Colombia in popular culture, especially the portrayal of Colombian people in film and fiction, has been asserted by Colombian organizations and government to be largely negative...
The depiction of Colombia in popular culture, especially the portrayal of Colombian people in film and fiction, has been asserted by Colombian organizations and government to be largely negative...
Cracker (pejorative)
Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a racial slur for white people, poor and Southern whites especially.
Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a racial slur for white people, poor and Southern whites especially.
Darlie
Darlie, also known as 黑人 and formerly known as Darkie is a toothpaste brand of the Taiwan-based company Hawley & Hazel, which was acquired in 1985 by the US corporation Colgate-Palmolive, ...
Darlie, also known as 黑人 and formerly known as Darkie is a toothpaste brand of the Taiwan-based company Hawley & Hazel, which was acquired in 1985 by the US corporation Colgate-Palmolive, ...
Ethnic joke
An ethnic joke is a humorous remark relating to an ethnic, racial or cultural group, often referring to a stereotype of the group in question for its punchline.
An ethnic joke is a humorous remark relating to an ethnic, racial or cultural group, often referring to a stereotype of the group in question for its punchline.
Ethnic stereotype
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.
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.
Flying while Muslim
Racial profiling refers to the use of an individual’s race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement (e.g.
Racial profiling refers to the use of an individual’s race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement (e.g.
Fu Manchu
Dr. Fu Manchu is a fictional character introduced in a series of novels by British author Sax Rohmer during the first half of the 20th century.
Dr. Fu Manchu is a fictional character introduced in a series of novels by British author Sax Rohmer during the first half of the 20th century.
Guido (slang)
Guido is a slang term for a lower-class or working-class urban Italian-American.
Guido is a slang term for a lower-class or working-class urban Italian-American.
Hetalia: Axis Powers
Hetalia: Axis Powers is a Japanese webcomic, later adapted as a manga and an anime series, by.
Hetalia: Axis Powers is a Japanese webcomic, later adapted as a manga and an anime series, by.
Hoser
Hoser is both a slang term and a stereotype, originating from and used primarily in Canada.
Hoser is both a slang term and a stereotype, originating from and used primarily in Canada.
I.Y. Yunioshi
I.Y. Yunioshi was a character in Truman Capote's 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany's.
I.Y. Yunioshi was a character in Truman Capote's 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Implicit stereotypes
First defined by psychologists Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji in 1995, implicit stereotypes are the unconscious attribution of particular qualities to members of social groups.
First defined by psychologists Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji in 1995, implicit stereotypes are the unconscious attribution of particular qualities to members of social groups.
Jewish lawyer stereotype
The Jewish lawyer stereotype is a common stereotype of Jews, which depicts Jews and Jewish lawyers as clever, greedy, exploitative, dishonest, and as engaging in moral turpitude and excessive le...
The Jewish lawyer stereotype is a common stereotype of Jews, which depicts Jews and Jewish lawyers as clever, greedy, exploitative, dishonest, and as engaging in moral turpitude and excessive le...
Jewish mother stereotype
The Jewish mother or Jewish wife stereotype is a common stereotype and stock character used by Jewish comedians and authors whenever they discuss actual or fictional situations involving t...
The Jewish mother or Jewish wife stereotype is a common stereotype and stock character used by Jewish comedians and authors whenever they discuss actual or fictional situations involving t...
Jewish-American princess stereotype
Jewish-American Princess or JAP is a pejorative stereotype of a subtype of Jewish-American female.
Jewish-American Princess or JAP is a pejorative stereotype of a subtype of Jewish-American female.
Li Shoon
Li Shoon is a fictional villain of Chinese ethnicity created by H. Irving Hancock, first published in 1916.
Li Shoon is a fictional villain of Chinese ethnicity created by H. Irving Hancock, first published in 1916.
Mammy archetype
The mammy archetype is a reference to African American women in a time where africans worked as domestic servants/slaves.
The mammy archetype is a reference to African American women in a time where africans worked as domestic servants/slaves.
Mickey Rooney's Portrayal of I.Y. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Since the late 1990s, Mickey Rooney's screen portrayal, in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", of the Japanese character Mr. I.Y. Yunioshi has been subject to increasing protest.
Since the late 1990s, Mickey Rooney's screen portrayal, in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", of the Japanese character Mr. I.Y. Yunioshi has been subject to increasing protest.
Mickey Rooney's portrayal of I.Y. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Since the late 1990s, Mickey Rooney's screen portrayal, in Breakfast at Tiffany's, of the Japanese character Mr. I.Y. Yunioshi has been subject to increasing protest.
Since the late 1990s, Mickey Rooney's screen portrayal, in Breakfast at Tiffany's, of the Japanese character Mr. I.Y. Yunioshi has been subject to increasing protest.
Model minority
Model minority refers to a minority ethnic, racial, or religious group whose members achieve a higher degree of success than the population average.
Model minority refers to a minority ethnic, racial, or religious group whose members achieve a higher degree of success than the population average.
Mr Wong (cartoon character)
Mr. Wong is an internet television series which debuted in 2000 and lasted 14 episodes.
Mr. Wong is an internet television series which debuted in 2000 and lasted 14 episodes.
Mr. Wong (cartoon character)
Mr. Wong is an internet television series which debuted in 2000 and lasted 14 episodes.
Mr. Wong is an internet television series which debuted in 2000 and lasted 14 episodes.
Native American mascot controversy
The propriety of using Native American mascots and images in sports has been a topic of debate in the United States and Canada since the 1960s.
The propriety of using Native American mascots and images in sports has been a topic of debate in the United States and Canada since the 1960s.
Nice Jewish boy stereotype
The Nice Jewish boy is a stereotype of Jewish masculinity which circulates within the American Jewish community, as well as in mainstream American culture.
The Nice Jewish boy is a stereotype of Jewish masculinity which circulates within the American Jewish community, as well as in mainstream American culture.
Oriental riff
The Oriental riff, also known as the Asian riff or the Chinese riff, is a musical riff or phrase that has often been used as a trope or stereotype of orientalism in Western culture t...
The Oriental riff, also known as the Asian riff or the Chinese riff, is a musical riff or phrase that has often been used as a trope or stereotype of orientalism in Western culture t...
Pathan jokes
In Pakistan, a Pathan joke is an ethnic joke that is centred typically on stereotypes concerning Pashtun people.
In Pakistan, a Pathan joke is an ethnic joke that is centred typically on stereotypes concerning Pashtun people.
Peckerwood
Peckerwood (or simply Wood) is a slur used through the mid 20th century by southern African Americans and upper class whites to describe poor rural whites.
Peckerwood (or simply Wood) is a slur used through the mid 20th century by southern African Americans and upper class whites to describe poor rural whites.
Play the white man
Play the white man is a term used in parts of England meaning to be decent and trustworthy in one's actions.
Play the white man is a term used in parts of England meaning to be decent and trustworthy in one's actions.
Polack
The noun Polack, in the contemporary English language, is a derogatory reference to a person of Polish descent.
The noun Polack, in the contemporary English language, is a derogatory reference to a person of Polish descent.
Polish joke
Polish jokes belong to the category of what philosopher Ted Cohen calls conditional jokes, which means that their understanding requires prior knowledge of what a Polish joke is.
Polish jokes belong to the category of what philosopher Ted Cohen calls conditional jokes, which means that their understanding requires prior knowledge of what a Polish joke is.
Portrayal of East Asians in Hollywood
East Asians have not always been accurately represented in Hollywood.
East Asians have not always been accurately represented in Hollywood.
Reel Bad Arabs
Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People (ISBN 1-56656-388-7, Olive Branch Press) is a 2001 book by Jack Shaheen where he surveyed more than 900 film appearances of Arab characters.
Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People (ISBN 1-56656-388-7, Olive Branch Press) is a 2001 book by Jack Shaheen where he surveyed more than 900 film appearances of Arab characters.
Sardarji jokes
Sardarji jokes are a class of jokes based on stereotypes of Sikhs (referred to as "Sardarji"s).
Sardarji jokes are a class of jokes based on stereotypes of Sikhs (referred to as "Sardarji"s).
Sawney
Sandie/y or Sawney was an English nickname for a Scotsman, now obsolete, and playing much the same linguistic role that "Jock" does now.
Sandie/y or Sawney was an English nickname for a Scotsman, now obsolete, and playing much the same linguistic role that "Jock" does now.
Stereotypes of African Americans
Stereotypes of African Americans are generalizations about African Americans or African American culture.
Stereotypes of African Americans are generalizations about African Americans or African American culture.
Stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims
Stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims have been presented in various forms by the mass media in Western culture and American culture.
Stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims have been presented in various forms by the mass media in Western culture and American culture.
Stereotypes of Argentines
Stereotypes of Argentines are generalizations or stereotypes about Argentines.
Stereotypes of Argentines are generalizations or stereotypes about Argentines.
Stereotypes of East Asians in the Western world
Stereotypes of East Asians are ethnic stereotypes found in Western societies.
Stereotypes of East Asians are ethnic stereotypes found in Western societies.
Stereotypes of Hispanic and Latino Americans
Stereotypical representations of Hispanic and Latino Americans are often manifested in United States mass media, literature, theater and other creative expressions, with very real repercussions ...
Stereotypical representations of Hispanic and Latino Americans are often manifested in United States mass media, literature, theater and other creative expressions, with very real repercussions ...
Stereotypes of Jews in literature
Jewish stereotypes in literature have evolved over the centuries.
Jewish stereotypes in literature have evolved over the centuries.
Stereotypes of Native Americans
Stereotypes of Native Americans are pervasive throughout the world.
Stereotypes of Native Americans are pervasive throughout the world.
Stereotypes of South Asians
Stereotypes of South Asians are oversimplified ethnic stereotypes of South Asian people, and are found in many Western societies.
Stereotypes of South Asians are oversimplified ethnic stereotypes of South Asian people, and are found in many Western societies.
Stereotypes of white people
Stereotypes of white people are historically based, culturally relevant and modern-day observations about the character and behavior of white people.
Stereotypes of white people are historically based, culturally relevant and modern-day observations about the character and behavior of white people.
Trailer trash
Trailer trash is a derogatory North American English term for poor people living in trailers or mobile homes, especially in trailer parks.
Trailer trash is a derogatory North American English term for poor people living in trailers or mobile homes, especially in trailer parks.
Western stereotypes of West and Central Asians
Western Stereotypes of Central and Western Asians are oversimplified generalisations against people from or with ancestry in Central Asia and Western Asia.
Western Stereotypes of Central and Western Asians are oversimplified generalisations against people from or with ancestry in Central Asia and Western Asia.
White trash
White trash is an American English pejorative term referring to poor white people in the United States, suggesting lower social class and degraded living standards.
White trash is an American English pejorative term referring to poor white people in the United States, suggesting lower social class and degraded living standards.
Wigger
Wigger is a pejorative slang term for a white person who emulates mannerisms, language, and fashions associated with African-American culture, particularly hip hop in the United States or the Gr...
Wigger is a pejorative slang term for a white person who emulates mannerisms, language, and fashions associated with African-American culture, particularly hip hop in the United States or the Gr...
Yellow cab (stereotype)
Yellow cab is a term referring to an ethnic stereotype of Japanese women, and by extension other Asians, suggesting that they are sexually available to foreign men.
Yellow cab is a term referring to an ethnic stereotype of Japanese women, and by extension other Asians, suggesting that they are sexually available to foreign men.