These days "cultural appropriation" is a phrase thrown around a lot. There's a lot of outrage when some people wear clothing or anything associated with another culture not their own.
I asked a few people if it is bothers then and if they felt insulted. I talked to some Indian people I work with. India which is in Asia. They told me they were thrilled when people of other cultures tried their clothing, food, listened to their music. No one was insulted or offended. I asked the same of some Asian folk, Japanese and Chinese. Similar answer. They wanted more people to try out their culture. Everyone expected others to be respectful. Some people from Africa, no problem either.
Then who is offended? I only see white women angry for someone else! So if a white woman wears an Indian saree, then Indians are good with it, but some other white women are outraged and shout "cultural appropriation!". Some younger black females get angry when a white person wears some African jewelry or clothes they consider to be their heritage. Some native Americans probably, but I don't know of any.
To me, it seems like it's the perpetually outraged woke white female Karens who are the root cause of this even being discussed these days.
I asked a few people if it is bothers then and if they felt insulted. I talked to some Indian people I work with. India which is in Asia. They told me they were thrilled when people of other cultures tried their clothing, food, listened to their music. No one was insulted or offended. I asked the same of some Asian folk, Japanese and Chinese. Similar answer. They wanted more people to try out their culture. Everyone expected others to be respectful. Some people from Africa, no problem either.
Then who is offended? I only see white women angry for someone else! So if a white woman wears an Indian saree, then Indians are good with it, but some other white women are outraged and shout "cultural appropriation!". Some younger black females get angry when a white person wears some African jewelry or clothes they consider to be their heritage. Some native Americans probably, but I don't know of any.
To me, it seems like it's the perpetually outraged woke white female Karens who are the root cause of this even being discussed these days.
