Monday, January 29, 2018

'You're a half-breed': Facebook translation of Métis shameful, says MMF

The Manitoba Metis Federation says Facebook's translation of the word Métis into English as "half-breed" is shameful, derogatory and unacceptable. "It was intended as a racial slur — dehumanizing language. It's from an era of intolerance," said Allan Benoit, chief of staff for the Manitoba Metis ...

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From Facebook to Volkswagen and Samsung: why national stereotypes matter during corporate crises

From Facebook to Volkswagen and Samsung: why national stereotypes matter during corporate crises Timo Mandler , TBS Business School and ...