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Meaning of stereotype tax | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A disadvantage that affects a person due to a stereotype about them held and acted upon by others.

Examples

“Such taxes may result from stereotyping, conditioning, or imposed social roles. Merchants' discrimination on the basis of skin colour is a stereotype tax on Black Nova Scotians.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

stereotype threat Stereotyped Stereotyper Stereotypes Stereotypic Stereotypical