Rachel Kuo, Author at Everyday Feminism

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“Then you should stop speaking English and wearing jeans!” This response to cultural appropriation is so common – and so misguided. Here’s what you’re missing if you think people of color can appropriate white cultures.

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Is “you’re so exotic” a compliment? You may it as one, but here’s what these phrases really mean for women of color. Spoiler alert: The truth is not pretty.

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If you’ve ever wondered what the “big deal” is about racist fetishes, this horrifying information about the objectification of East Asian women will show you exactly why they’re a problem.

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You don’t have to give up delicious foods from other cultures to avoid appropriation. But here’s how you can get that deliciousness without ordering up a side of oppression.

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Racially coded language can hide as “good intentions” or “objective common sense.” But here’s what’s really going on when someone says “stop playing the race card” or one of these other phrases.

Posts by Rachel Kuo

5 Reasons Why People of Color Cannot Appropriate White Culture in the US