Indeed, even making generalizations about Americans or the American character is suspect.
That's how the mind works, by making generalizations from limited experience.
The term "the West," however, is as misleading as "Asia" in making generalizations.
So when we're making generalizations, it depends on how we got that sample.
Such prejudice arises in part from confusion about autism, which manifests in a multiplicity of symptoms, making generalizations difficult.
I enjoyed writing about my fellow baby boomers, though it was tricky, making generalizations about a cohort 78 million deep.
In part, this may be due to the complex nature of this land use making generalizations challenging.
As a teenager, Mr. Choudhury won national yoga competitions in India, where such contests are not unknown -- suggesting the difficulty in making generalizations about yoga across cultures.
The Bagger found out the hard way that making generalizations about his betters, or at least those older than him, is dicey business indeed.
"Now we have the tools to study snow stability over time instead of just looking at one area and making generalizations," she said.
It is this sort of examination of historical differences that constitutes comparative history, with the aim of recognizing patterns and making generalizations.
