Stereotyping
Gross oversimplification and relatively rigid preconception about characteristics of a particular social category or group of people (not always derogatory), attributing group characteristics thought prevalent to each member.

Teenagers are reckless drivers.

Fundamentalists are intolerant of other religions.

Woman are emotional, men are analytic.

The Irish drink too much.

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