so on point,
[image: A series of posters depicting cultural appropriation and offensive racial stereotypes alongside the real people they apply to, with text “we’re a culture, not a costume. This is not who I am and this is not okay”].
I’m almost sad to say I never considered the stereotyping of cultures during halloween and its defiantly progressed since 911. Almost to the point where its okay for costumes like this to exist. I’m glad I’ve never been apart of any of these costume ideas though.
I don’t really agree with messages like this. I believe most racism comes from the accuser. For example, If I do something that is not intended to be racist and someone else points out that it is racist, they are the one more racist than I. Acknowledging that it exists is something that keeps racism alive. Acknowledging that these things are stereotypes only pulls yourself down. If you know you’re better than the stereotype, then why are you relating yourself to it? If people do things in good spirit and in non-hateful ways, I believe there should NOT be any problem with it. Have a sense of humor and continue with your life.
I would’ve have to agree with Joe here. The kids that want to dress up like a Samurai or a Geisha are too young to even know what racism is. They just want to be something cool, something they look up to for Halloween. If you think of it, it might actually be consider adulation actually. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And if you see a kid dressed like a Samurai and you think about racism instead of how cute the kid looks, then the racism is in you. Because racism is like herpes, don’t spread it your kids.
(via wishopeace)
