Conversations about cultural appropriation can evoke some pretty defensive reactions, but we must have these conversations. After listening to this episode, you will understand why.  Listener favorite Alex of St. Evens will be breaking down the different types of cultural appropriation, along with examples "ripped from the headlines."  And we will break down some of the common "arguments" people bring to the table in these conversations.Additional Reading:Racism 101: At What Point Does Cultural Appreciation Cross Over Into Appropriation?How Commercial Buddhism Is Hurting BuddhismThe Pendleton Problem: When Does Cultural Appreciation Tip Into Appropriation?Congee and the Problem of Asian Food AppropriationThree white American women redesigned mahjong tiles to sell for $425 a set, saying the game needed a 'respectful refresh,' and were accused of erasing Chinese cultureNasty Gal's horrible collection from 2016Small business owners! Submit your audio essay for inclusion in the November/December episodes!
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Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/CLOTHESHORSE to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!Have questions/comments/cute animal photos? Or want to share your best costume ever? Reach out via email:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first.  Discover more at shiftwheeler.com​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and style, with a focus on pieces that transcend trends and will find a home in your closet for many years to come! In addition to clothing, the shop also features a large selection of vintage vinyl and old school video games. Find them on instagram @ highenergyvintage, online at highenergyvintage.com, and at markets in and around Boston.Blank Cass, or Blanket Coats by Cass, is focused on restoring, renewing, and reviving the history held within vintage and heirloom textiles. By embodying and transferring the love, craft, and energy that is original to each vintage textile into a new garment, I hope we can reteach ourselves to care for and mend what we have and make it last. Blank Cass lives on Instagram @blank_cass and a website will be launched soon at blankcass.com.St. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you’ll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month.  New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Vagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in Downtown