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in reply to a message by LiaMaria
I mean, that is the very essence of appropriation isn't it? People taking something from another culture without acknowledging the history or the baggage that comes with it.
The name India is hugely tied to colonial oppression, there are many beautiful Indian names a person could use if they love the Country and want to somehow represent that. Indira and Indra are lovely options, although Indira has it's own baggage.
The name India is hugely tied to colonial oppression, there are many beautiful Indian names a person could use if they love the Country and want to somehow represent that. Indira and Indra are lovely options, although Indira has it's own baggage.
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Actually, the very definition of appropriation is taking something sacred from another culture. I really dislike when people call just anything appropriation.
I get where you are coming from, but it isn't appropriation to use the name India. Callous? Ignorant? Sure.
I get where you are coming from, but it isn't appropriation to use the name India. Callous? Ignorant? Sure.
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