There definitely is a lot of racism against brown people and it should definitely be talked about so your post is definitely worth reading and considering. I totally get that the people who really need to read it probably won't. And noone should have to worry about what they wear. And a dupatta should be respected. India and Indians should be respected. And whatever a brown person says or does that helps everyone to better survive in a difficult world, acknowledge it and appreciate it and communicate about it. I listen to Vir Das. He makes me uncomfortable but he makes me laugh and he also makes me grateful that there guys like him in the world who tell us the truth. Say dupatta again and again until people understand. And no clothing culture stealing or clothing plagiarism please. Respect authentic cultural clothing copyrights like the dupatta. Say mantra, say karma, definitely say Shanti and wear them in one's mind and respect, acknowledge and affirm who and where it all came and comes from. I'm really glad you opened this conversation.
Trina. I was thinking about racism towards brown people and it bothers me because I will be 74 this May and in good shape which I wouldn't be in if several brown people hadn't put me on the right road a while back so naturally I want to help back. I found a 4 minute Vir Das comedy session that totally dissects racism towards brown and black people and what the answer back to that is or should be. He is fearless bringing up what people don't want to talk about. And you are fearless too bringing up the dupatta and clothing racism. There is still much to do to change negative viewpoints toward brown people. But Vir Das is leading the way.
I just want to say that wearing a dupatta with a dress is already something my mom made me do countless times so to all these brands thinking they've done something new or resurged an old trend or something, girl you are so wrong like be for real and say its south Asian and that you intentionally stole the look because you thought you'd be able to get away with it given your audience wouldn't catch up!
There definitely is a lot of racism against brown people and it should definitely be talked about so your post is definitely worth reading and considering. I totally get that the people who really need to read it probably won't. And noone should have to worry about what they wear. And a dupatta should be respected. India and Indians should be respected. And whatever a brown person says or does that helps everyone to better survive in a difficult world, acknowledge it and appreciate it and communicate about it. I listen to Vir Das. He makes me uncomfortable but he makes me laugh and he also makes me grateful that there guys like him in the world who tell us the truth. Say dupatta again and again until people understand. And no clothing culture stealing or clothing plagiarism please. Respect authentic cultural clothing copyrights like the dupatta. Say mantra, say karma, definitely say Shanti and wear them in one's mind and respect, acknowledge and affirm who and where it all came and comes from. I'm really glad you opened this conversation.
Thank you Larry! What a kind and thoughtful response.
Trina. I was thinking about racism towards brown people and it bothers me because I will be 74 this May and in good shape which I wouldn't be in if several brown people hadn't put me on the right road a while back so naturally I want to help back. I found a 4 minute Vir Das comedy session that totally dissects racism towards brown and black people and what the answer back to that is or should be. He is fearless bringing up what people don't want to talk about. And you are fearless too bringing up the dupatta and clothing racism. There is still much to do to change negative viewpoints toward brown people. But Vir Das is leading the way.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xU-zhajzad4
I just want to say that wearing a dupatta with a dress is already something my mom made me do countless times so to all these brands thinking they've done something new or resurged an old trend or something, girl you are so wrong like be for real and say its south Asian and that you intentionally stole the look because you thought you'd be able to get away with it given your audience wouldn't catch up!
no and when they use south asian designs but refuse to use south asian models… disappointed but not surprised
omg yes like its not that hard to find South Asian models!!
this is very well written