The 3 P's of Cultural Appropriation | Kayne Kawasaki | TEDxHultLondon

[petuliawahrmann]

Finally, logical commentary on cultural appropriation.
As a Jamaican I can say that a lot of local souvenir shops have very tacky items that play into the stereotype you see overseas. The government through the ministries of tourism and culture are responsible for this. They call it 'brand Jamaica.' I think they make such items because that's the only way certain people see us.

[SuperJJParker]

This guy will never live a happy life.

[KayneKawasaki]

Thank you for the platform and the opportunity!

[TotalyFreakt]

This is low key toxic. Why would you tell people to go buy stuff based on skin colour of the owner. That's the definition of racism.
Languages change and evolve. A lot of older civilizations didn't have a word for the colour blue. So because the word blue is from newer culture, we can't say a greek painting is blue? Names and words change meaning over time. "I'm going to Google something", we are not referring to the company anymore. We are doing a search on the internet. And there are many more examples. So yes, dreadlocks is not just a word anymore to describe a hairstyle of 1 certain group of people. It became a synonimus with a type of matted hair. Does this mean the history is gone? No of course not. But nobody owns the word, or the hairstyle.
So retroactive saying other cultures had dreadlocks is not wrong necessarily.
Forcing language on people is a bad idea anyway. Dictators have tried this again and again.
Saying people can never use makeup or whatever to look more like someone else is BS. Sure if it's meant as an insult, that's not ok. But if people want to look like someone else for a day, let them. Take a compliment, laugh with a joke, call out an insult. But make sure it is an insult. If you start calling people out that are celebrating the culture or the look congratulations.. You just created animosity and hate where there was respect. Context is very thing here.

[ADEUS_SE]

Very well said. The simplicity of delivery is key for a much talked about, but not very well understood subject. Keep sharing your God given knowledge 👏🏾👏🏾

[christinadaniels]

Loved it Live and even better watching it back! Such great tools to take away into everyday life… Kayne continues to educate and enlighten.

[yarsivad.]

Dreadlocks…Dutch Braid worn by Vikings hundreds of years ago. Dreadlocks look like clumps-Dutch Braids is like what Bo Derek wore in the movie 10.

[robynjackson]

A very informative and educational TED Talk. It really helps open our minds and eyes to things that maybe we don’t really look into. You are such an inspirational and intelligent young man. Your family must be extremely proud of you! You are so good at what you do.

[georginamarie]

It’s been such an amazing journey to follow you from the first vids to now!!! I’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I’LL SAY IT AGAIN…. WHEN IS THE BOOK LAUNCH??? This content is not just needed- it’s necessary!! ❤️❤️ Cannot wait to see what the future holds.. This is just the beginning!

[tofuincident]

Fantastic Ted Talk, you must have been an inspiring teacher, looking forward to seeing more

[kai]

Okay Question Guys:

When it comes to the profit part - the big no no:

What about a, lets say a african person opening an indian food restaurant in ghana while not being indian themselves? Should they close their restaurant because they are making a profit, providing for their family, and sharing some delicious Indian food among their community?

Where does one draw the line?

[Ihrlutschtdochalle]

There is no such thing as cultural appropiation, it's that easy.

[sophierobinson]

Excellent speech and well delivered. I have welcomed the reminder and gained more knowledge about cultural appropriation!

[marilyngentle]

Absolutely excellent - this came up recently at work and it was apparently heated, my question when the person appropriating asks me if "I like it" or "is it OK" as they have in the past, is "why did you feel you needed to..." and then an explanation why it is not OK. I will be sharing this at work as I really think the breakdown was so clear and covered most of the possible questions, it opens the forum for reasonable debate.

[johnvlahos]

So what? I am Greek, half the modern world has “appropriated” my culture. Should I keep crying about it? Should I be insulted? This argument falls apart completely because it lacks universality and practical application.

[angelawellington]

Brilliant first TedTalk with a Brilliant concept that could be easily adapted to a learning environment such as the outdated curriculum or workplace policies. KAYNE people like you need support and an element of trust so you can continue to be an asset to a free thinking society 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✅

[KlanglaborBerlin]

Playing the machete, a 4-string mini guitar, was a culture of the underprivileged and the poor on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Due to the great poverty in the country towards the end of the 18th century, many people emigrated. Some of them ended up in Hawaii because there were jobs and a government program that allowed emigrants to start a new life. Some of the emigrants brought the machete with them to Hawaii. The privileged Hawaiians adopted the culture of playing the machete and eventually named the instrument the ukulele. This cultural appropriation gave rise to the typical music of Hawaii.

Should we now be grateful for this form of cultural appropriation or should we avoid listening to the typical music from Hawaii?

[madisonsnyder]

Sorry, I agree that people shouldn't mock other cultures, but this is completely biased. I'm glad you have the confidence to go out and preach things you feel needs change, but youre preaching for people to gatekeep their cultures and to support yours specifically. Diversity still exists in a world where cultures can mix and mingle, we see it everyday. That doesn't mean its cultural appropriation.

[aloysiousdavis]

But it IS merely a hairstyle, despite its history. People wear it to look good, not as a reminder of the past

[surf]

So Rastafani culture borrowed from Judaism, Kenyan locks, and the British name for those locks, but we're culturally appropriating if we want to wear dreads. Rules for thee, none for me!