I’m confused. Why is it such a big deal when a white girl wants to wear dreads or something from a different culture? (Page 2)

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I kind of feel like people get offended over everything how does a white girl wearing dreads or box braid cultural appropriation or a non Indian wearing a sari? I just don’t understand I feel like people get offended by everything to me I just see it as people appreciating other cultures and I think it’s quite cool Look how pretty they are 🥺. Also I remember a white girl getting hate for wearing a short Chinese traditional dress to prom I didn’t understand that

WowwGirl · Answer

It's not made for our hair just like some styles are not theirs very simple. Plus each culture has fashion of their own and their own heritage behind it.  @pink2000 am I wrong or off?

karaspara · Answer

I agree with you babe if you do it's appropriation if you don't it's racist go figure 💁

rosemilk · Answer

people are very sensitive nowadays, if you haven't noticed lol

Danthemanwithaplan · Answer

I asked my friend Andy (who is black) whether he thinks white people with dreadlocks is cultural appropriation, he replied “it’s not - it just looks shit”

Leavesbound · Answer

I suppose I understand. I'm Irish and it really irritates me when non Irish people dress up as leprechauns.

jamezsexton · Answer

Everything someone does someone has a opinion on long as you like it and are happy tell everyone else to f off you'll have a better happier life that way

BoobMan · Answer

It isn't such a big deal. Who cares what the perpetually offended think about anything? They're going to be miserable no matter what anyway. Do whatever you'd like to your hair.

Bee-Hatch · Answer

Dreadlocks on white people- dirty. Sorry but that's all people will think. They aren't typically worn by people who use soap on a regular basis.

Omario2049 · Answer

Do what u what sweetheart. Appropriate all the cultures u want, u'll never get any hate from anyone with any sense. Only crazy people with nothing better to do have a problem with cultural appropriation.

Yourfriend2021 · Answer

Lots of people are rotten, opinionated, judgmental, and discriminatory. I don't care what other people think, they go to you know where.

chapawapa · Answer

acculturation versus appreciation That's the difference... so it depends and I guess it would behoove anyone to learn the difference and apply the appropriate cultural practices

normalice · Answer

I think pretty much no one gets offended by this. Maybe one famous person did once and made a stink about it, but no one really cares.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Lol Indians feel Happy if we see someone wearing saree or speak Sanskrit actually more proud. Both look gorgeous especially 1st one sorry if I am biased 😜 but for me she looks more attractive

Adam1978 · Answer

It's ugly as fuck and looks so dirty. Dreads must be the worst hairstyle in the world, it's even worse than shaving it all off.

Surely · Answer

My only problem with dread locks is when they look filthy. When they look clean they didn’t bother me

Still-alive · Answer

i mean its not really a big deal but to some it can appear like they are trying too hard or something

natured · Answer

That's bad, I'd feel honored if another culture would represent my culture.

BeMuse · Answer

Just tell them to shut up. English is a White language speak swahili or bantu...

Kaneki05 · Answer

People who get upset over people having hair in a style they want are pretty pathetic.

watrewks · Answer

All the insecure girls from different cultures don’t want you to steal all the men. This is just girls competing on a different level 😑

Huldusonur · Answer

Because some people just have such a sad life that they have nothing better to do other than to tell others how to dress and look

mreber92 · Answer

If you like it, do it. Don't be disrespectful about it. Their opinion is irrelevant. Screaming children don't get to decide what conscious adults do.

Andres77 · Answer

Victimhood is power. If one can claim that they're a victim then they tend to use that as power to manipulate another. It's another form of bullying. That's all it is, bullying.

sunflower92 · Answer

I am confused about this too. Recently I heard that wearing big hoop earrings is only ok if you are Latina and that whites should not wear them because it's culturally appropriating latina culture. I don't get it.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

It's not a big deal but some people out there make it a big deal and it's really crazy

rcljr · Answer

supposedly it’s cultural appropriation, same as when a black girl bleaches her hair blonde and irons it flat

TheLittleInnocent · Answer

I personally don't think it looks good on them but otherwise it don't really matter 💁

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I'm right with you!! Why is a white girl getting dreads cultural appropriation but, a black girl having her hair straightened is perfectly fine?

45Fstraight · Answer

I don't know, but it reminds me of Angelina Jolie in Gone In 60 Seconds.

Tomisalami7 · Answer

Because your country is in division. American culture influenced by media and politics. Them negros should flee andd stop speaking anglo saxon if they want culture wars. Or as the democrats prefer 'Kulture'

invalid1 · Answer

Let's take a moment of silence, and a deep breath to realise... A person who is not Caucasian can be racist 😬. Yep 😬

marc94 · Answer

It can be a big deal for irrational people, but for a person who values a reality, it is meaningless. You do you.

rienna888 · Answer

Yes, I understand what you mean girl. It's not like they're making fun of it, in fact they like it so much that they wanna wear it.

es20490446e · Answer

Because any decision you make is opinionated by nature, so there will be always someone who had done differently.

Iron_Man · Answer

Because everybody should stick with their own culture and white people get offended by that. Can you imagine me in dreadlocks the way I look?

007kingifrit · Answer

well its kinda trashy, its an inferior person's hairstyle not something smart girls want to wear but disliking it BECAUSE you're white is just proof they are black supremacists

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

It's not a big deal, or even a little one, and anyone who puts up a stink over it is an idiot.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Because she looks ridiculous and stupid, not the clothes but the hair.

Massageman · Answer

If someone looks good in a certain style, fine, whatever.

FamilyGuy2020 · Answer

To be perfectly honest I am not even touching this question.

lefleurlotus · Answer

it’s a cultural appropriation kinda disrespectful and damn all these white people in the comment section saying it’s okay🤦🏻‍♀️y’all don’t have a rights to speak up about this!!! if you’re not poc just shut up

more_than_a_guy · Answer

It's not a big deal, do whatever you want. P. S, dreads are not just sub Saharan, also found in Egypt and in Native Americans.

insignificant_person · Answer

I didn't ever recognize that people would get angry if white girl get dreads. But if you ask me on my opinion, I don't find dreads attractive.

Wiredone · Answer

I'm not a fan of dreads but it's not my place to say who should have them and who shouldn't. If someone wants them then more power to them

MudRucker · Answer

Because some people just need something to bitch about. Their lives are so lacking of meaning they will focus on any meaningless thing to fill the void. They are small little people!!!

J9inva · Answer

There’s nothing wrong with that. If someone is offended tell them to F off. What about all the black girls who have their hair straightened? Aren’t they stealing from Whites.

Rina_colada · Answer

Not the snow possums speaking on the behalf of Black people.

kevyhanma · Answer

Because brown people hate white people because you ancestors were too ambitious

loveslongnails · Answer

It's just "another thing" that white people have commandeered from another culture.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

This only happens to white people and usually the culprits are other white people.

somesoul · Answer

You're ver beautiful. Like a princess.

NoLookingAtSoleil · Answer

Probably because it is used to invite more attention by rebelliousness I don't really know (or care much)

Shyguy206 · Answer

A million dollar question. I personally dont care if someone wears a sombrero or has a collection of calaca skulls in their room.

Jazzimeshele1234 · Answer

Ain’t nothing wrong with that and I’m a black woman

ALewis30 · Answer

Some people can't let others be happy or be different.

NerdDG · Answer

Who care? You allowed to have whatever make you happy.

DWornock · Answer

People don't care. It is only that you are overly sensitive.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Id date them (based off the pics). Its not off putting at all and idgaf if it offends people or not.

OddBeMe · Answer

I’ve never understood cultural appropriation. It’s just fashion and style.

Guanfei · Answer

It's not, it's just moron who consider that white people can't do anything.

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