I dropped her off this morning and saw girls (and boys) wearing grass skirts, some of them with coconut bras too. I'm not sure what else is going on, but it doesn't seem very respectful of a native culture that we have seriously fucked over. Would they have a "Native American Day" and let kids come in wearing feathered headdresses?

Or am I reading too much into it?

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[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're missing the point. You can't both claim that grass skirts and coconut bras have nothing to do with Hawaiian culture, then immediately say its offensive to Hawaiian culture, because if they had nothing to do with Hawaiian culture, how can it be offensive to them?

You're statement that it has nothing to do with Hawaiian culture was the issue here.

[–] AdlachGyfiawn@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm hardly missing your point, I just think it's ridiculous. Purporting that something is associated with another culture, even if untrue, can certainly be offensive. It's like watermelon and fried chicken for Black people. Would you claim that is inoffensive?