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Ffarshadd Posted 15 years ago
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I can't understand it

what is the meaning of this sentence?

who came up with these socoal stereotypes?

it's a part of below conversation:

A: well, i mean why should she be forced to wear makeup, really, when you think about it? i mean, she doesn't need it

B: because that's what women do.

A: oh, but who came up with these socoal stereotypes? why do women have to wear makeup to be considered beautiful?
  

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Who came up with these social stereotypes? = Who invented these ideas of how particular kinds of people should behave in society?

  • Who came up with these social stereotypes?
  • = Who invented these ideas of how particular kinds of people should behave in society?
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Who came up with these social stereotypes? = Who invented these ideas of how particular kinds of people should behave in society?
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so is "A" making fun of his friend's sentence with saying that sentence?

did "A" mean: it's not true. it's not a good idea that all the women must wear makeup to be considered beautiful
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so is "A" making fun of his friend's sentence with saying that sentence?-- Not making fun, but questioning its validity.

did "A" mean: it's not true. it's not a good idea that all the women must wear makeup to be considered beautiful-- Yes, s/he thinks it's not necessary.

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