Stereotypes are simple, one-dimensional portrayals of people usually based on sex, race, religion, profession or age.

an example of a movie stereotype is in breaking bad. Tuco is the leader of a drug cartel. the stereotype here is that he is mexican and dealing drugs which not all Mexicans do

Countertype A representation that highlights the positive features of a person or group.

an example of a countertype is the opposite of a stereotype