[beebmam]

Stereotyping is extremely rude. How would you like it if someone stereotyped whatever regions that you are part of? You are certainly aware that even within your own set of cultures, there's a wide diversity of opinions on what people want in life.

Let's stop making these kinds of silly generalizations. Within the United States there is a vast, vast diversity of opinion on basically any idea. I'm sure its similar virtually everywhere.

[meristohm]

“Western” is the dominant paradigm for many (some in China might disagree? That empire is maybe just having a cat-nap), so taking the piss out of Western society seems a fine thing, especially since much of the climate trouble we’re in is due to Western ways of thinking and doing (this is largely the culture I was raised in).

Much like it’s not really a thing to be racist against those who identify as White; they’re in power and might be expected to have the wherewithal to take it without getting defensive.

Another more palatable example might be “roasting” celebrities; would it be okay to pick on in such a way those far lower on the economic ladder as they struggle to meet their basic needs in the face of generational stress and trauma?

[goodpoint]

Criticizing traits of a culture is different from stereotyping.

"culturally dominant materialism that we find surrounding us" is not implying that each and every person is materialistic.

The word "dominant" implies the presence of other, non-dominant cultures.

[Falandafa2021]

I edited the comment I initially had it more aimed at westerners which I realized was a mistake.