Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

30. Stereotypes

Leon Bailey-Green Season 1 Episode 30

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.