it used to be that these academic concepts filtered through several sources before hitting the mainstream, but thanks to the internet, they are skipping that filtering process, and I think the net affect is negative.
And this is happening not just in cultural studies but also the harder sciences. People are able to download and read journal articles and studies without the context they need to understand what they are saying.
This is not to say I don't think cultural appropriation is a problem but I just don't know if as a layperson, I am qualified to use the concept in a meaningful way.
I do have similar feelings actually.
It would take me some time to gather my thoughts on it and I probably wouldnt have much worth offering though.
I would not be comfortable drawing a line on the other side of which I would tell someone their pain doesnt matter.
Never said it doesn't matter. I've said repeatedly that we have to balance different values against one another, e.g. religious freedom vs. the actual psychic pain of seeing someone blaspheme.
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If you are telling them that their pain is outweighed by someone elses joy, then yes, you are essentially telling them it doesnt matter and saying 'sorrynotsorry'.
Im not really sure what you want from the discussion at this point. You can measure out what you think the balance should be all you like but the people voicing their concerns will still think what they think. The only further productive thing for you to do would be to go and engage them directly.
Redamare,
Clearly hooped earrings were a thing for as long as earrings have been a thing.
Thats not being disputed.
The issue is in how that style was percieved and derided in recent history when it was mostly women of certain demographics wearing them during that period.
The exact same thing has happened in my country with a totally different demographic
That does not invalidate the feelings of women who view a double standard in how they are treated and would prefer if white women did not participate in it for reasons of intersectional solidarity.
Or just so they dont have to have their faces rubbed in how differently they are viewed.
Also- Its not about any one example. Its about a concept and trying to explain more what is not being said at this point. If you have a problem with that specific example, there are loads more in the thread. We dont need to die on that hill.