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RE: My tattoos #5 - culturally appropriative "indian maid"
Fuck cultural (mis)appropriation! Is it off-limits to show appreciation or adoration of an element of a particular culture? In reality, I think that should be perceived as flattering and very, very far away from offensive.
If you take it upon yourself to take something from my culture that you may perceive and go as far as to tattoo it on your body from the position of "this is a beautiful thing," why should anyone be offended by that? The only emotion that I can think of that evoking is some sort of sincere flattery.
People want something to rage about, fuck that! We can all be cool.
I think the only time that it is an issue is when someone is profiting financially or socially by novelizing or commercializing the cultural heritage of another group of "less fortunate" people.
Cultural (mis)appropriation shouldn't take our time in doing other important things. Infact, it shouldn't be a social discussion because history has shown us how deceptive this ideology could be. Love your life!