Stereotype and clich

Stereotype and clich serve a purpose as a form of shorthand. Our need for vast amounts of information in nanoseconds has made stereotype vital to modern communication. Unfortunately, it often shuts down original thinking, giving those hungry for the truth a candy bar of misinformation instead of a balanced meal.      –The Ways We Lie by Stephanie Ericsson

Write a well-organized and well-developed essay in which you do the following:

Give some examples of stereotypes or clichs that are common in our society and explain the degree to which you think they are true or false.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with Ericsson that stereotype and clich are forms of lying?

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