blanket ignorance

[drainer@mpinet.net]

 Right, but we are talking media here. So if we are to suggest mass
culture...

-df


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Mark Mays
  To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
  Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:17 AM
  Subject: Re: blanket ignorance



  ----- Original Message -----
  From: <drainer at mpinet.net>
  To: <KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu>
  Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 5:01 PM
  Subject: Re: blanket ignorance


  >
  >  I think that in the context of what she said, it made sense, and it
wasn't
  > meant as a generalization.


  "The Japanese are just childish and theatrical by nature."  (my italics)
You don't get much closer to a generalization.

  >But more so, I think it should be pointed out
  > that she is not American, the "our" is not necessarily linked to her
  > statement. Maybe she was pointing out melodrama in the media.
  >
  > "...to simplify cause and effect by asserting instead that there are
  > sweeping national traits to explain specific human actions or
situations.
  > " --  But isn't this the defining characteristic of identity in this
  > country?  (I am joking, although such a generalization could be made.)
  >
  > -d

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