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03-28-2023, 09:49 PM
https://www.looper.com/1241785/american-horror-stories-fans-are-tired-of-this-racist-trope/
Fans don't like that Hispanics are used for religious freakouts
Many agreed with that Reddit statement, like u/AuthenticStereotype, who replied, "I said out loud 'yep, you know it's bad when the nanny refuses to speak English and runs.' This is in so many horror films, that I felt like they were highlighting this trope — like satire."
u/JMiranda7878 added that they physically rolled their eyes upon seeing the scene involving Norma, and immediately knew that Norma would make a series of religious motions and speak in Spanish. They also felt upset that Hollywood tends to make Latinos fanatically religious, finding the practice to be incredibly frustrating. u/bluedreamer000 was also bothered that Norma's role didn't extend past the generalized trope of a religious freak-out, while u/The_Schnitz said that the character served no real purpose other than satisfying that plot device.
u/sapphireskiies also felt the same way, adding that they are Hispanic and that this entire scene was outrageous, exaggerated, and stereotypical. They continued, "I agree it's messed up that in this day and age when Hollywood should be more aware of the importance of racial equality and inclusivity, they still gravitate toward casting Hispanic people as maids and other subordinate background characters." Collectively, these comments make it clear that at least some viewers of "American Horror Stories" aren't keen on seeing racial or religious stereotypes and tropes.
Fans don't like that Hispanics are used for religious freakouts
Many agreed with that Reddit statement, like u/AuthenticStereotype, who replied, "I said out loud 'yep, you know it's bad when the nanny refuses to speak English and runs.' This is in so many horror films, that I felt like they were highlighting this trope — like satire."
u/JMiranda7878 added that they physically rolled their eyes upon seeing the scene involving Norma, and immediately knew that Norma would make a series of religious motions and speak in Spanish. They also felt upset that Hollywood tends to make Latinos fanatically religious, finding the practice to be incredibly frustrating. u/bluedreamer000 was also bothered that Norma's role didn't extend past the generalized trope of a religious freak-out, while u/The_Schnitz said that the character served no real purpose other than satisfying that plot device.
u/sapphireskiies also felt the same way, adding that they are Hispanic and that this entire scene was outrageous, exaggerated, and stereotypical. They continued, "I agree it's messed up that in this day and age when Hollywood should be more aware of the importance of racial equality and inclusivity, they still gravitate toward casting Hispanic people as maids and other subordinate background characters." Collectively, these comments make it clear that at least some viewers of "American Horror Stories" aren't keen on seeing racial or religious stereotypes and tropes.