• Varyk@sh.itjust.worksOP
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    10 months ago

    No goddamn way.

    We’ve been having these discussions, as far as history is aware, since we started writing things down.

    Give me the rebuttal friend any day.

    I’ve been to too many countries, and what you’re alleging is simply and practically incorrect.

    Cultures appreciate genuine cultural appreciation.

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      10 months ago

      But cultural appreciation is not what is meant by “cultural appropriation.” Cultural appropriation is when it’s done in a disrespectful manner.

      I grew up with some utterly racist experiences in school – the feather “headdress” and cardboard tipis, the sombreros on Cinco de Mayo, etc.

      I wish I’d had someone at the time to explain why that was wrong.

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        10 months ago

        That’s ignorance, which is different from any sort of intentional disrespect.

        You get a pass,as a kid.

        You’re going to ask, how do I know you’re getting a pass?

        Go ask anybody from the culture you’re afraid of offending if you get a pass for being a child.

        It’ll be cool.

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          10 months ago

          No one person can represent an entire culture though. That’s why it’s on us to learn how to be respectful.

          For example, someone from Mexico might be just fine with offensive Hispanic stereotypes, but that doesn’t excuse such behavior. You can’t just ask a random person for a pass, like what? Even asking for something like that would be utterly tasteless lmao