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I Just Have To Say

Why are people so easily offended? Like if a white Caucasian person wears dreads or if someone use chopsticks or something similar to tie his/her hair up? It's not necessarily racist, maybe someone likes it that way, maybe it's practical. And shouldn't that mean that person obviously like that culture?
I know this will have a lot of hate, but I just can't understand it.
DISCLAIMER: THIS ISN'T MEANT TO OFFEND ANYONE OR ANY CULTURE.
SW-User
This cultural inappropriation/appropriation is getting on my last nerve...
I thought it was about appreciation and liking styles, not about being anyway racist.
Melpomene · 26-30, F
@SW-User I thought as well. I personally adore and respect traditions of all cultures, and I love when they inspire me. But I saw a lot of hate on the internet, I'm almost afraid to do anything with my style because someone might get me wrong. I often tie my hair with any stick-alike object (pencils, chopsticks etc) because it's more practical, not to mock anyone's culture.
SW-User
@Melpomene exactly, think about this, how about I get insulted with every black person who prefers to straighten their hair to be more like mine other than being afro or curly
It's kinda the same thing..
Melpomene · 26-30, F
@SW-User Exactly. But, you know, they were slaves hundred years ago... that gives them this mighty power. In fact, lots of people that are forcing that ''ay, don't be racist, that's our culture, show some respect'' are actually discriminating us. That way, I should be allowed to wear only braids and flowers. But if they wore it, it'd be because they like it, not because they're ''hating'' my culture.
I agree there are some people who're taking it lightly, but most of us appreciate it.
SW-User
Watch this when you have time.
[media=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kGBQSXX_GU]
Melpomene · 26-30, F
@SW-User It lasts 20+ minutes..
Also, what is your personal opinion about it?
SW-User
@Melpomene it's priveledged people with nothing better to do with their time.
Melpomene · 26-30, F
@SW-User You mean on those that get offended?

 
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