Stereotypes of Argentines

Stereotypes of Argentines are generalizations about Argentines that may or may not reflect reality. Stereotypes associated with Argentines vary from country to country depending on the prevalent stereotype in each culture.

In Brazil and Uruguay, Argentines are stereotyped as arrogant, proud, narcissistic and racist.[1] To this Argentines are also known for being gossipy, full of grandeur, liars (chantas), envious, quick and exaggerated in Uruguay.[2] Chileans also often depict Argentines as arrogant.[3] In addition to the above, Argentines have also been labeled as lazy, vain, and pedantic, but also kind and carefree, in scientific polls.[4]

In Spain and other South American countries such as Peru, Argentines are stereotyped as passionate – though somewhat coarse – as well as noble, honest, and kind.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Revista Época
  2. ↑ Pablo Pérez de León. Identidades, actitudes y estereotipos nacionales y supranacionales en una muestra uruguaya
  3. ↑ Larraín, Jorge. Identidad chilena. 2001. Editorial LOM.
  4. ↑ Juan Rudolf, German Wettstein, Renzo Pi. 1961. La Formación de Estereotipos y su Relación con los Medios de Expresión. Revista Mexicana de Sociología.
  5. ↑ Cómo ven a los argentinos los extranjeros que viven en el país
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