• aidan@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Well, using the stereotype is to reinforce their point. It’s a argumentative tactic. Like if someone said “eating greasy McDonald’s or whatever”, they could have just said “eating unhealthy food” but using specific imagery that plays into stereotypes gives a more emotional reaction.

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        9 months ago

        Maybe, I’m not sure where I fall on that. I view it basically the same as like the “fat American” stereotype- so is that xenophobic? Actually I would say that is worse, because being dainty isn’t necessarily a negative trait to many people.

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          9 months ago

          Hmm trying to shore up a losing argument with a flanking maneuver, using the same trite tactic, to nations instead of gender.

          Going after redheads next?