• aidan@lemmy.world
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      11 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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          11 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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            11 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?

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              11 months ago

              It was an analogy? I think you misunderstood what I was saying. I wasn’t saying its not xenophobic, I was asking if you thought it was, and saying if you think it is then I agree it is consistent for you to then say that OP’s statement was sexist. Not every discussion is an argument, don’t be so defensive.