I am very much looking forward to the discussion with @made.by.yuki and @little_kotos_words tomorrow (Sat. August 26th at 8 pm EST). When I was in total confusion with the word [Cultural Appropriation] 5~6 years ago, I tried to read as many posts, articles, and books as possible, and they have been great educators to me. It is my first time listening to Emi-san’s talking, and I am sure it will be a good evening talk.
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In this topic, there are many kinds of “opinions”. I believe you have seen the comment saying [Cultural Appropriation is Nonsense]. Wel, to be honest, when I was in Japan, I would have said the exact same thing: that it is nonsense to even think about “Culture being Appropriated”. Again, to be honest, I am still dragging the same mindset – and therefore I have my own statement about “Sashiko and Cultural Appropriation” – which pretty much state that “Don’t worry about it when you acknowledge the stories behind it”. In the ultimate summary, my message is “Don’t Worry about it if you are worried.
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However, it doesn’t mean that the pain doesn’t exist. We cannot say there isn’t an issue from the side with privileges. Therefore, regardless of the belief we have, it is very important to listen to others. As it keeps coming up while I share Sashiko in English, please try to learn what they say as well. I will share my own thoughts & experiences when I talk in the same series.
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*Before reacting here, please read/listen to what I write/say carefully instead of what you think I would write/say – I receive unnecessary “defense” from people who misunderstand me for accusing them of doing Sashiko… which I am not.
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「文化の盗用」という言葉を耳にしたことがあるでしょうか今後、その機会が増えるかもしれません。個人的には「文化は盗めるもんじゃない」と思っているし、移住前だったら「そんなアホな」と一蹴していただろうと思うのですが、私が今経験している、英語圏で刺し子に起こっていることが、世間一般で行われている文化の盗用の議論と重なることもあり、時間を見つけては違う考え方を読み、聞くようにしています。その中で大変参考にしている教育者の方のお話があります。全てに同意する訳ではないのですが、とても勉強になります。全編英語ですが、是非英語の勉強も兼ねて、日本に住む日本人だといまいちピンとこない、でも世界では多いに議論されていることのお話から、学んで頂ければ幸いです。私もこのシリーズにお招き頂いているので、主張の比較等もしながら、「刺し子」と「文化」について考える機会になれば幸いです。
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