Stereotypes And Prejudices

noun a person who lives in a rural, mountainous area, typically characterized as unsophisticated or uncultured

• The documentary explored the cultural traditions of the hillbilly community in the Appalachian region.
• My cousin is a true hillbilly, always wearing overalls and chewing on a piece of straw.
• I heard that new guy in town is a real hillbilly, always talking about hunting and fishing.
• The old car looked like a hillbilly's jalopy, patched up with duct tape and rust.

verb to categorize or classify someone or something in a narrow or restrictive way

• I feel like I have been pigeonholed into a specific role at work.
• I hate being pigeonholed into doing the same thing every day.
• I don't want to be pigeonholed into just one category.
• Don't pigeonhole yourself into thinking you can only do one thing in life.

noun a Yiddish term used to refer to a non-Jewish woman, typically with connotations of being outside the Jewish faith or culture

• The term 'shiksa' is used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish woman.
• My Jewish friend jokingly called me a shiksa when I couldn't pronounce a Hebrew word correctly.
• Some people find the term 'shiksa' offensive, so it's best to avoid using it in casual conversation.
• In some contexts, 'shiksa' can be used figuratively to describe someone who is seen as an outsider or different from the group.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done

• Stereotypically, women are expected to be the primary caregivers in most societies.
• Stereotypically, guys are supposed to be the ones who fix things around the house.
• Stereotypically, blondes are seen as not very smart.
• Stereotypically, cats are known for being independent and aloof animals.

noun african lethargy

• The research team attributed the delay in project completion to African lethargy.
• Some people believe that African lethargy is just an excuse for being lazy.
• I can't deal with this African lethargy anymore, let's get moving!
• The company's slow growth can be seen as a result of African lethargy in decision-making processes.