yellow woman
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - Offensive term for an Asian woman: A derogatory and racist term historically used to refer to a woman of Asian descent, based on skin color stereotype.
Usage
- This term is considered highly offensive and should not be used. It is a relic of racist language and stereotypes.
- It may appear in historical texts or discussions about racism and offensive language.
Examples
Advanced Usage / Contextual Note
- Historical/Analytical Context: The term might be encountered in critical analyses of historical racism, literature, or media. Its use is strictly for the purpose of examining prejudiced language, not for description.
- Racial Slur: It is classified as a racial slur. Its use causes harm and reinforces discrimination.
Variants and Related Words
- Yellow (adj, offensive): When used as a descriptor for people of East Asian descent, this is a racist stereotype based on skin color.
- Yellow peril (n, offensive): A historical racist ideology and phrase expressing fear of East Asian peoples.
Synonyms (with caution notes)
- Asian woman (neutral, preferred term): The correct, non-offensive term.
- Woman of East Asian descent (neutral, precise term): A respectful and accurate descriptor.
Important Note: The listed "synonyms" are not synonyms in meaning but are the correct, non-offensive alternatives. The target term itself has no acceptable synonym.
Related Phrases / Idioms
Not applicable. This term is not part of any standard idiom. It is a standalone offensive phrase.
Noun
- offensive term for an Asian woman