Etymoleon - Word History, etymology

30. Stereotypes

February 25, 2024 Leon Bailey-Green Season 1 Episode 30
30. Stereotypes
Etymoleon - Word History, etymology
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Etymoleon - Word History, etymology
30. Stereotypes
Feb 25, 2024 Season 1 Episode 30
Leon Bailey-Green

This episode delves into the intricate world of stereotypes, uncovering the historical evolution of names such as Karen, Keisha and Chad. Gain an understanding of the stereotypes associated with these names and explore their origins. Trace the linguistic journeys that introduced terms like prejudice, bias and stereotype into the English language. Also explored are the origins of words like bourgeoisie, YUPPIE, bimbo and diva.

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This episode delves into the intricate world of stereotypes, uncovering the historical evolution of names such as Karen, Keisha and Chad. Gain an understanding of the stereotypes associated with these names and explore their origins. Trace the linguistic journeys that introduced terms like prejudice, bias and stereotype into the English language. Also explored are the origins of words like bourgeoisie, YUPPIE, bimbo and diva.