Whew. A lot of writing & reading in English for non-native for a day. I really appreciate those who shared your time & wisdom here. Your comments encouraged me, educated me, and most importantly “clarified” the tough challenge I am going through.
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I used the word “Cultural Appropriation” in the last 2 posts, but the context is not accusing someone of “Appropriating the Culture”. It is about the reaction I receive. Some people get triggered by just catching the word C/A, assuming what should be written, then attacking others to defend themselves. It is what is happening on FB Page & Youtube Channel, and it happened here on IG. (Thanks to you, it is less hostile, but still numbers of comments WITHOUT even reading).
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Once they watch the video, they will find out what my message is all about. Some actually did (appreciated), and changed the tension in their comment. That’s all I ask – acknowledgement. However, unfortunately, making them read/watch is the most difficult challenge – and those who do not read/watch say C/A is nonsense.
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So… it probably concludes one thing for this account. C/A exists, but not based on age, gender, race… or cultural background. A culture will be appropriated (or erased, overpainted, twisted) by those who aren’t open for any learning. C/A itself is a more complicated issue – but we aren’t even there yet. Some followed me after the post (thank you!), yet 2x unfollowed. It also clarifies that the C/A on the photo will make people uncomfortable. We all agree here, without listening/reading, no learning happens.
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After so much pain, my message has become crystal clear & simple. It is “Acknowledgement”. You enjoying “Sashiko” isn’t C/A to me. I hope the reactions for these posts clarify what I am going through in Sashiko, and what I define as issues in C/A.
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今回の一連の投稿、いい意味で勉強になりました。社会実験と言っても良い程に。「文化の盗用」という言葉に無条件で反応する人の多いこと。「人を騙すなんて良くない」という内容のメッセージの中の「騙す」という言葉に反応して、「お前は人を騙しているのか！」と糾弾される感じです。まずは書かれていることを読んで欲しいのですが、「読まないでもわかる」的な距離の詰め方で。とんでもない社会です。そこでどう刺し子を、自分自身を守っていくか。そりゃね、なんでもかんでも刺し子になりますよ。結論を決めつける人に文脈は読めないもの。頭が良い悪いの問題じゃなく完全に想像力の欠如。つまりは「意識」の問題なのです。
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