We live in a time of cultural appropriation and political correctness, where everyone has to be careful of what they say, write, or even wear! Nobody safe from being called out by the netizens for being ‘offensive’. For one celebrity though, it is merely just business as usual. And that, of course, is Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian.
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) April 23, 2020
Mrs. West is receiving backlash for cultural appropriation — again, or is it cultural appreciation? We’re not sure. The Desi community, which encompasses people of Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladesh descent as well as some people living in the US, are feeling offended about Kim Kardashian wearing desi cultural jewelry.
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The controversial figure tweeted pictures of herself in a grey crop top and maxi skirt. Although her look highlighted her famous ‘attributes’, it was her jewelry of choice that created a buzz.
Oh hey its ya desi girl Kimpreet Kaurdashian. #KimKardashian pic.twitter.com/at4x3Gaewx
— Lish | sorrows, sorrows, prayers 🙏🏽 (@indocaribma) April 24, 2020
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In the pictures, Kim can be seen wearing golden bangles on her wrist and a maang tikka, which is a traditional Indian headpiece.
Soon, the desi Twitter community fired back with accusations of cultural appropriation.
https://twitter.com/tinyoongiee/status/1253609831811837953?s=20
“Culture vulture appropriating everything she sees, how very cute of you,” one user wrote sarcastically.
Other Twitter users, however, debated the claim of cultural appropriation. They called the use of the jewelry simply a look or “aesthetic.” One person even claimed cultural appropriation “made the world go round.”
https://twitter.com/malaikaxtareen9/status/1253411218259193856?s=20
Members of the Desi community were left fighting to justify their anger, and educating naysayers on the jewelry’s cultural significance.
This is not the first time Mrs. Kanye West has offended the Desi community. In 2018, she stirred up controversy after appearing on the cover of Vogue India. Detractors said the move perpetuated the under-representation of Indian women in media.
Is this sort cultural appropriation correct or not? Share your answers in the comments below.
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