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[-] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Which one? There are various different stereotypes, and many have roots in some rather shameful aspects of History (e.g.: treatment of slaves). I understand the down votes on this question, however I do suggest people research various stereotypes revolving around 'black' men and women. I personally found it rather shocking to discover how many terms, which are used for a general prejudice of all people, originated through harsh exercise of bigotry.

[-] Today@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Can you elaborate please so i don't have to have those words in my search history?

[-] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

There's quite a few you'd find with a search, phrases in general, however one example out of many is the simple phrase: cakewalk, or 'taking the cake'. The phrase has origins as a sort of dance African slaves would perform in order to win a prize of a cake.

Here's a source I found on it, which is short, however there is a longer Wikipedia entry about too: https://birminghamhistoricalsociety.com/2023/02/06/history-of-the-cake-walk/

Edit: I'm sorry I remembered this is about sexual stereotypes. I'm way too high since I went down a rabbit hole and can't decide on a source. Sorry lmao.

[-] Today@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Thanks! Super interesting!

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