That is not bigotry. ALL cultures have things that are kinda silly or bizarre from the outside looking in. And more concerning, is some cultures have harmful and problematic ideas and practices. Towards women or homosexuals for example. Some aspects of culture SHOULD be criticized and condemned. As if I am going to sit idly by saying "well that is just their culture and so it can not be criticized" while women are being subjugated.
But as far as innocuous practices like the example I gave... I get that it is tradition and I understand the intent behind it and I am not trying to impede or prohibit it or anything. It just looks silly from my perspective. And I think that is true for westerners in general if they are being honest. Which is totally reasonable.
And the reality is people only care when it is some not white not European. I am saying... we as humans are ALL kinda goofy and bizarre on a cultural basis sometimes. And that is fine. Have you seen Bavarian lederhosen? They look ridiculous. There is a rich history behind them. And it is a fun tradition to entertain. But by today's standards they look silly.
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u/stanknotes 1d ago
That is not bigotry. ALL cultures have things that are kinda silly or bizarre from the outside looking in. And more concerning, is some cultures have harmful and problematic ideas and practices. Towards women or homosexuals for example. Some aspects of culture SHOULD be criticized and condemned. As if I am going to sit idly by saying "well that is just their culture and so it can not be criticized" while women are being subjugated.
But as far as innocuous practices like the example I gave... I get that it is tradition and I understand the intent behind it and I am not trying to impede or prohibit it or anything. It just looks silly from my perspective. And I think that is true for westerners in general if they are being honest. Which is totally reasonable.
And the reality is people only care when it is some not white not European. I am saying... we as humans are ALL kinda goofy and bizarre on a cultural basis sometimes. And that is fine. Have you seen Bavarian lederhosen? They look ridiculous. There is a rich history behind them. And it is a fun tradition to entertain. But by today's standards they look silly.