misleading beliefs about the culture of people with partial or total ancestry from any black racial groups of Africa whose ancestors resided in the United States since before 1865.

generalized representations of Jews, often caricatured and of a prejudiced and antisemitic nature.

Stereotypes of American people (here meaning citizens of the United States) can today be found in virtually all cultures.

The Appalachian region and its people have historically been stereotyped by observers, with the basic perceptions of Appalachians painting them as backwards, rural, and anti-progressive.