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Originally Posted by screamingskull
how is it degrading?
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i think she was joking a bit (poking fun at me, w/ the contrast of alkie stereotypes). or not.
but see when you stereotype people you dehumanize them. you think there's any human being on the planet that "doesn't know evil"? that would be more of a pet. uncle tom!
anyway, hm if you can read online check this out it might interest you
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=C_fb9G-L4qYC&oi=fnd&pg=RA2-PA1&sig=Snz67ATwl8Mwq8QNgoKTOBgXQfw&dq=%22Kilpatri ck%22+%22Celluloid+Indians:+Native+Americans+and+F ilm%22+#PPP1,M1
also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_savage
where you'll find this:
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In the 20th century, the concept of the noble savage came to be seen as unrealistic and condescending. Insofar as it was based on certain stereotypes, it came to be considered a form of patronizing racism, even when it replaced the previous stereotype of the bloodthirsty savage. It has been criticized by many, for example Roger Sandall, in academic, anthropological, sociological and religious fields. For instance, some Christians, especially those who believe in the doctrine of original sin, consider mankind to be universally degenerate and sinful at heart, regardless of whatever people group or civilization they are associated with. (See a critique of the Huaorani people of Ecuador in the documentary Beyond the Gates of Splendor and the associated film End of the Spear.)
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