Japan similarly has strong stereotypes for men. Much of the society there is patriarchal. This of course affects both men and women. A prime example of this happened only a few days ago. Osaka's mayor in Japan suggested that men should go shopping during the pandemic because "are indecisive and take a long time" when buying products. Stereotypes like these affect all people in Japan negatively and lead to the perpetuation of poor stereotypes for all. Though this example isn't particularly dangerous for everyone, it serves as an example for how simple a stereotype can be.
These type of remarks should be avoided, especially by someone in a position of power. They need to maintain a good representation of the ideal citizen. I will always make an effort to not spread stereotypes. People around the world need to make an effort to contribute to society as well.
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