An unfounded assumption about a certain group of individuals is known as a stereotype. It is a presumption that individuals may hold regarding every member of a specific group. Expectations can be of several kinds, such as those regarding a group's personality, interests, appearance, or skill. Although stereotypes are frequently erroneous, overgeneralized, and resistant to new knowledge, they are nevertheless occasionally true. The use of language to infer prior notions or assumptions about an individual or group of individuals is referred to as stereotypical language. In the English language, stereotyping comes in many forms. This includes stereotypes based on culture, society, race, gender, and religion. As an example of culture, all Chinese people are known as an expert in martial arts. However, this is not true.
Stereotypical language is any language that expresses preconceived notions or assumptions about an individual or a group of individuals. In the English language, there are various forms of stereotyping. Stereotypes of the cultural, socioeconomic, racial, gender, and religious kinds are included. For example, it is said that "boys do not cry", this is a language stereotype based on gender.
Linguistic prejudice is used to discriminate against groups on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity or orientation, geographic location, linguistic background, and socioeconomic level. It is intended against those who speak with a "nonstandard" accent or grammar. When a person is treated differently due to her native tongue or other aspects of her linguistic abilities, this is known as language discrimination. For instance, if the employer has a "speak-English-only" policy but the employee's primary language is another than English, she may be the victim of linguistic discrimination.