Comments on: What to do when cultural and linguistic stereotyping is fostered by media

By: Ute Limacher-Riebold

Ute Limacher-Riebold — Fri, 18 May 2018 20:01:25 +0000

In reply to 4963andypop. The same happens with other languages too. I noticed that the German accent in Italian films sounds unconvincing, and the Italian accent in German films too. – It's a great topic.

By: 4963andypop

4963andypop — Sun, 13 May 2018 22:24:48 +0000

I’ve noticed in British drama that the stereotype of the dumb or uncultured or gangster or cowboy or ruthless capitalist American comes up again and again. And its funny to us to watch in the states because the accent and or dialect is often quite unconvincing.

By: Ute Limacher-Riebold

Ute Limacher-Riebold — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:35:26 +0000

In reply to D K Powell. I know, Ken. I like to insist and believe it will happen. Maybe not to the extent I / we wish, but still. "La speranza è l'ultima a morire" ;-)

By: D K Powell

D K Powell — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:08:10 +0000

In reply to Ute Limacher-Riebold. I agree with you Ute. I'd like to see that too. Alas, the cynic in me thinks it's unlikely. Won't stop me trying though too!

By: Ute Limacher-Riebold

Ute Limacher-Riebold — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:59:33 +0000

In reply to D K Powell. Thank you, Ken, for sharing your thoughts about this. Yes, I remember that you talked about this in your TEDx talk. – I know that one of the ways some groups and societies define themselves is by setting clear rules that separate them from others. But call me idealistic, I would welcome balanced multicultural societies where the "otherness" is welcomed and accepted to a certain degree. It is part of the acculturation strategy that has the healthiest outcome for its members: integration (with inclusion). I will talk about this next week at a gathering and most probably write a post about it on my "other" blog (www.UtesInternationalLounge.com)