Combating stereotypes as part of European anti-discrimination law

Abstract

In this paper, we want to briefly introduce the legal framework for combating stereotypes and introduce the application of the concept of stereotype in the relevant anti-discrimination case law. Our aim is to draw attention to the potential benefits of measures against stereotypes, especially from the point of view of members of ethnic minorities, but also to point out the conceptual and practical risks of combating stereotypes.

Keywords

• Anti-discrimination law
• ethnical minorities
• combating stereotypes.