Mongoloid is the general physical type of some or all of the populations of East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Eastern Russia, the Arctic, the Americas, parts of the Pacific Islands, and some north eastern parts of South Asia.
As a representative of the Mongolian race we want to express our deep disappointment and concern in relation to the use of the term “mongoloid” in the context of the film “Guitar Mongoloid” directed by Ruben Östlund.
We are shocked and disappointed to learn that the film festival organisers and programme managers in Sweden, US and Canada did not take a stand in strong opposition to this title despite its historical or artistic value. According to The Washington Post it took its title from a boy with Down’s syndrome.
“The term “mongoloid”, referring to people with Down syndrome, was dropped by the World Health Organization in 1965 because it was and still is considered to be offensive to those of Mongoloid race.
Dr. John Langdon Down, who discovered Down’s syndrome in the 1860s, used “mongolism” and “mongoloid” to describe the syndrome as he stated that there were similar physical characteristics with people of Mongoloid race (those of Asian ethnicity). This phrase was used until the 1960s, when scientists petitioned to use “Down’s syndrome” instead of “Mongolism” or “Mongoloid”.
Furthermore, in many countries, the word has come to be used as a term of offense. There are many campaigns around the world trying to stop the hurtful and offensive usage of “mongoloid” and to promote the original meaning, namely, “related to the culture, language and people of Mongoloid race.”
Therefore, we request that Ruben Ostlund and Comeback Company change the film title, out of respect, human kindness and compassion towards vulnerable members of society as well as the Mongolian race.
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moogii
11 years ago
stop!!!!!
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Tuvshin
11 years ago
sign
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Altaa
11 years ago
Buren demjij bn! Ene ugiig sonsoh bur zurh setgel min emzegledeg!
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Kherlen Batkhurel
11 years ago
Change the name of your film, please.
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Namsrai
11 years ago
:(
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ZulaB
11 years ago
eliminate this slang once and for all, shame on people who are using this term!
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Batkhishig
11 years ago
signed
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chinbaa
11 years ago
stop using this as a slang word
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erdembileg
11 years ago
It is supposed that filmmakers are enough intelligent and educated people. In this case he looks like a racist
Mongoloid is the general physical type of some or all of the populations of East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Eastern Russia, the Arctic, the Americas, parts of the Pacific Islands, and some north eastern parts of South Asia. As a representative of the Mongolian race we want to express our deep disappointment and concern in relation to the use of the term “mongoloid” in the context of the film “Guitar Mongoloid” directed by Ruben Östlund. We are shocked and disappointed to learn that the film festival organisers and programme managers in Sweden, US and Canada did not take a stand in strong opposition to this title despite its historical or artistic value. According to The Washington Post it took its title from a boy with Down’s syndrome. “The term “mongoloid”, referring to people with Down syndrome, was dropped by the World Health Organization in 1965 because it was and still is considered to be offensive to those of Mongoloid race. Dr. John Langdon Down, who discovered Down’s syndrome in the 1860s, used “mongolism” and “mongoloid” to describe the syndrome as he stated that there were similar physical characteristics with people of Mongoloid race (those of Asian ethnicity). This phrase was used until the 1960s, when scientists petitioned to use “Down’s syndrome” instead of “Mongolism” or “Mongoloid”. Furthermore, in many countries, the word has come to be used as a term of offense. There are many campaigns around the world trying to stop the hurtful and offensive usage of “mongoloid” and to promote the original meaning, namely, “related to the culture, language and people of Mongoloid race.” Therefore, we request that Ruben Ostlund and Comeback Company change the film title, out of respect, human kindness and compassion towards vulnerable members of society as well as the Mongolian race.
stop!!!!!
sign
Buren demjij bn! Ene ugiig sonsoh bur zurh setgel min emzegledeg!
Change the name of your film, please.
:(
eliminate this slang once and for all, shame on people who are using this term!
signed
stop using this as a slang word
It is supposed that filmmakers are enough intelligent and educated people. In this case he looks like a racist
Дэлхийн монголчууд хамтрах болтугай!
please, be professional!
eserguutsej bn
stop it
Протестуем против назавания монголоид
change your movie name pls
Just now
i am agree
signed
change the name!