Episode 141: Breaking Down Cultural Appropriation with Alex of St. Evens

<p>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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wear_st.evens/">St. Evens </a>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Reading:<br></strong><a href="https://laist.com/news/racism-101-at-what-point-does-cultural-appreciation-cross-over-into-appropriation">Racism 101: At What Point Does Cultural Appreciation Cross Over Into Appropriation?</a><br><a href="https://newdream.org/blog/how-commercial-buddhism-is-hurting-buddhism">How Commercial Buddhism Is Hurting Buddhism</a><br><a href="https://www.dwell.com/article/cultural-appropriation-home-decor-pendleton-60491a02">The Pendleton Problem: When Does Cultural Appreciation Tip Into Appropriation?</a><br><a href="https://www.34st.com/article/2021/08/asian-food-cultural-appropriation-white-supremacy-racism-congee">Congee and the Problem of Asian Food Appropriation</a><br><a href="https://www.insider.com/women-accused-ignoring-china-culture-425-dollar-mahjong-redesign-2021-1">Three 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 culture</a><br><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160108073154/http://www.nastygal.com/">Nasty Gal's horrible collection from 2016</a></p><p><strong><em>Small business owners! Submit your audio essay for inclusion in the November/December episodes!</em></strong></p><ul> <li>It’s a recording you make--using either your phone or your computer. Email it to<strong> amanda@clotheshorse.world.</strong> </li> <li> <strong>It’s not an ad.</strong>..it’s your story and feelings about owning a small business, including:<br>What motivated you t