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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Those of you who are so quick to say that OP is "over-thinking" this, or that those of us who are explaining why we think her daughter should have a different costume are "tedious' or "haven't smiled in a year" should do some actual research on this topic. Here's a place to start http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/12/what-exactly-is-cultural-appropriation-and-how-is-it-harmful/ [/quote] I've read a ton on this topic. I teach in "area studies" (women's studies), and I totally disagree. Halloween especially is about playacting, embodying something you want to try out. You should never exploit others for your own gain, and you should not make fun of other people or hurt them. However, this movement is making it very, very difficult to introduce people to other cultures through play: clothes, food, dance, art ... That's how most people come to appreciate other cultures first, before they delve into the history.[/quote]
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