An Aussie woman was called a “coloniser” for opening a NY shop selling Australian sushi. But Adam Liaw says it’s very much a thing – and anyone who disagrees simply hasn’t done their homework.
As a mexican, I dont mind people dressing as mexican for carneval, or making variations of mexican food, as long as they aren’t anti mexican, and I think that’s where the line is drawn. A culture dont get to “steal” other culture things and also not want them living with them.
That’s reasonable. I suppose there’s something distinct in the “costume” based on how significant the cultural garb is. I don’t know much about mexican culture so correct me if I’m wrong, but is the stereotypical sombrero/poncho combination more a product of convenience and weather than culture? Contrasting with the Native American headdress or Hindu bindi which are culturally significant in (I believe) a different way.
I do agree that the poncho and sombrero are not really a mexican cultural thing (although the shape and colors make it specific to mexico on top of drawing a (mexican) mustache). Like I said, I dont mind it, just don’t be anti mexican, and this applies to other cultures too.
As a mexican, I dont mind people dressing as mexican for carneval, or making variations of mexican food, as long as they aren’t anti mexican, and I think that’s where the line is drawn. A culture dont get to “steal” other culture things and also not want them living with them.
That’s reasonable. I suppose there’s something distinct in the “costume” based on how significant the cultural garb is. I don’t know much about mexican culture so correct me if I’m wrong, but is the stereotypical sombrero/poncho combination more a product of convenience and weather than culture? Contrasting with the Native American headdress or Hindu bindi which are culturally significant in (I believe) a different way.
I do agree that the poncho and sombrero are not really a mexican cultural thing (although the shape and colors make it specific to mexico on top of drawing a (mexican) mustache). Like I said, I dont mind it, just don’t be anti mexican, and this applies to other cultures too.