Stereotype is a standardized image of a sweeping statement about a person or group with little or no evidence. The main goal is to hurt his feelings or attack his character. Have you ever stereotyped someone or felt like you were being stereotyped? How did being stereotyped affect you, or how did you feel once you got to know the person(s)? All kinds of people make up our society. Within society there are a large number of groups, most of which are stereotyped in one way or another. We develop stereotypes when we are unwilling or unable to obtain all the information necessary to make fair judgments about people or situations. In the absence of unknown statistics, stereotypes allow us to “fill in the gaps.” Among the many groups of people who constitute the main sources of stereotypes in our society, four are politicians, people with tattoos, feminists and the elderly. If the thought of these mentioned groups of people has led to some kind of negative icon in you, then you are a protagonist of the stereotype. Although none of these groups present the same image to all the groups, politicians, tattooed people, feminists and elderly people encountered. countless stereotypes. Many stereotypes associated with these groups of people manipulate and influence our culture. Let's get on board with politicians, because they are often victims of stereotypes. Originally, politicians elected by citizens to lead and govern the county were considered affirmative; their primary goal was to serve the people. In this context, citizens' perceptions of politicians today have transformed into stereotypes known as ad hominem attacks. Stereotypes reinforce the fact that all politicians are the same. Many people judge that politics...... middle of paper ......rker, R. (2006). Critical Thinking (Custom 8th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.Moore, B.N., Parker, R. (2007). Critical Thinking (Custom 8th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. Paul, R. and Elder, L., (2008). The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools, 5e. Ed., Foundation for Critical Thinking Press: Dillon Beach, CAThe relationship between moral reasoning and political orientationN Emler, S Renwick, B Malone - Journal of Personality and Social…, 1983 - psycnet.apa.org http://www .apa. org/pubs/journals/index.aspxThe Times, December 29, 1975 “Sex discrimination in advertising is prohibited.” Encyclopedia of feminist theories. London: Routledge. pp. 560. Ministry of Social Development, 2008. Office of Older Persons of the Ministry of Social Development Highlights of the Positive Aging Strategy, Annual Report 2001/2008 and Action Plan 2008/2010