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HelpRe: Honest Question About Cultural Appropriation and Names
in reply to a message by RuralRuna
Personally, I don't see the issue with using a name from another culture. I especially think it's alright if you're honoring the culture. The only thing I have a problem with is, if, say you use the name of a famous murderer or something. Like, Adolf from Adolf Hitler. If you like a name, then use it. I think it's cool to honor a culture that you love. I don't know how using that name is "stealing from other cultures". Like, I love the name Ingrid and Astrid. Both are common Scandinavian names. I don't think people have a problem with that. Also, people use Matthew and Mary, both are Hebrew names.
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I agree
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people use Matthew and Mary, both are Hebrew names.
Mary and Matthew are not Hebrew names, they're Hellenic/ Latinised variants of Hebrew names, "Miriam / Mattiyahu". Moreover, Mary and Matthew are associated with CHRISTIANITY who's is in turn associated with WESTERNISATION which is another synonym for WHITENESS.
And as far back as we cast out minds, WHITENESS/ Christianity has always been the standard.
Indigenous people have had their names taken away by colonisation & Racism, having other people's culture's foisted on them and told that their names were savage & uncivilised.
Now, today, it's cool to be affiliated with Indigenous Culture and people are profits off it claiming "appreciation" while doing NOTHING for the Indigenous Community. I call Bullsh*t.
This a clear case of White People being entitled thinking they can take whatever they want with a smile & POC/Indigenous People should be grateful for their so called "appreciation".
There are names like "Matthew & Mary" for white people. Leave Indigenous Names alone. They're not for you(Whites)
Mary and Matthew are not Hebrew names, they're Hellenic/ Latinised variants of Hebrew names, "Miriam / Mattiyahu". Moreover, Mary and Matthew are associated with CHRISTIANITY who's is in turn associated with WESTERNISATION which is another synonym for WHITENESS.
And as far back as we cast out minds, WHITENESS/ Christianity has always been the standard.
Indigenous people have had their names taken away by colonisation & Racism, having other people's culture's foisted on them and told that their names were savage & uncivilised.
Now, today, it's cool to be affiliated with Indigenous Culture and people are profits off it claiming "appreciation" while doing NOTHING for the Indigenous Community. I call Bullsh*t.
This a clear case of White People being entitled thinking they can take whatever they want with a smile & POC/Indigenous People should be grateful for their so called "appreciation".
There are names like "Matthew & Mary" for white people. Leave Indigenous Names alone. They're not for you(Whites)
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That's honestly pretty racist and shallow minded in my opinion. Who says that names have a race? So, what happens when Indigenous people die out? Who will share their culture? I think it's pretty cool to appreciate other cultures. I agree that Racism is wrong, and I do believe that we need to do something about it. Though, if we don't move forward and appreciate each other, I don't know how it will ever change. Let's stop this war and love one another. Besides, it's only a name. Why can't someone choose a name because they like the way it looks and sounds? Also, if they want to honor a culture, they should be able to! What, so do you eat, wear, think, breathe, and do everything in your culture?
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Reverse Racism?
Lol, I totally haven't heard THAT one before.
And your pseudo Intellectual arguement fell SO flat, btw.
Certain names are associated with CERTAIN Races. Do not be deliberately obtuse. When I hear Xu Rui, I imagine I'm dealing with an Asian, specifically Chinese. When I hear Adeola, I know I'm dealing with an African race.
Try again.
Lol, I totally haven't heard THAT one before.
And your pseudo Intellectual arguement fell SO flat, btw.
Certain names are associated with CERTAIN Races. Do not be deliberately obtuse. When I hear Xu Rui, I imagine I'm dealing with an Asian, specifically Chinese. When I hear Adeola, I know I'm dealing with an African race.
Try again.
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Okay? To assume someone's race by their name is very racist and shallow minded. Just because they're associated with other races doesn't mean that they can't be used or appreciated by other cultures and races.
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I agree!
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Agreed.
I think Avatar Yangchen is being a bit closed-minded here. Especially with the “white names” part. You can choose whatever name you want for your child.
I think Avatar Yangchen is being a bit closed-minded here. Especially with the “white names” part. You can choose whatever name you want for your child.
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Nothing like Non Indigenous people excusing each other for being insensitive to indigenous culture.
The jokes write themselves.
The jokes write themselves.
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Very evident with your responses
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There are many different cultures in the world. Many people are disrespecting those. White people use names out of their culture everyday. Asians, Blacks, Hispanics too. Completely unaware of the culture behind it. Does that make you angry?
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Can't speak for anyone else, but it doesn't make me *angry*, I just wish people would think about it more.
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Yes!
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