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Cultural Appropriation and Racial Identity
Among many things, the concept of identity is soiled in history, culture and socio-economic power. As second-generation immigrants of the Western world, these aspects about ourselves begin to blur. Thrusted into a world of a different culture, history and hierarchy of power, it becomes the responsibility of society and the individual to sort themselves among these lines. But when our concepts of identity begin to blur, so do our notions of right and wrong-- specifically, our ideas of what constitute as appropriate facets of our identity. As a result, we become lost in a cycle of taking on the different cultures and identities we are exposed to, mindless of the consequences that stem from that process. Consequently, not only does one stray further away from their own cultural identity, but they manage to take on facets of cultures they have no right taking part in, perpetuating the prevalence of cultural appropriation.
By Aathavi Thanges3 years ago in The Swamp
The media war to capture the human psyche
Renowned Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud considered the human psyche to be at the centre of an individual’s emotions, thoughts and behaviour, controlling everything from a person’s interaction with family, friends and colleagues to beliefs about religion, education, death and all else in between.
By Steve Harrison3 years ago in The Swamp
Ghana & Ghanians Aren't Very Accepting of Anyone Who is Different
Un-welcome to Ghana a country that uses the term 'culture' to treat others badly. Colorism is at an extreme high and lighter skinned Black Americans have issues being called 'White' at every turn, as you walk through the streets they'll shout Obroni.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Dissolving Evil Empire:
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USSR, was actually just a euphemism for "Russia" in a delusional attempt at self-justification because, to my knowledge, not one of the countries making up this so-called “Union” joined willingly. Enormous threats, purges, incarcerations, torture, deportations, & genocides were employed to bring everyone into this bogus "Union."
By Vytas Stoskus3 years ago in The Swamp
Rich =/= Right
I have a guilty pleasure. It’s looking up houses I’ll never afford. The million dollar homes, the five million pound manors, the thirty million euro estates. I’ve noticed a common thread between all of them; no taste. Often garishly ornate with gold this and crystal that, with simpering appeals to aristocracy, it’s what people think you’re supposed to like when you’re rich. New Money pretending it’s Old Money, hoping to impress someone.
By Conor Matthews3 years ago in The Swamp
Is “Occupy Democrats” Fake News?
Occupy Democrats is a very popular brand. Until very recently, its posts routinely found themselves breaking Facebook's Top 10 performing posts every day. Its success has been cited by the likes of The New York Times, framing their piece as the story of "How Immigrant Twin Brothers Are Beating Trump's Team on Facebook."
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Was Almost Killed
On Friday, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi was attacked by an intruder with a hammer in his own home. The 82-year-old husband of the House Speaker was at his home in San Francisco when confronted by the burglar.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Kanye is Losing a Fortune By Being A Bigoted Asshole
Kanye West has been on a downward spiral financially for years now. Since openly supporting Donald Trump’s shitty racist and bigoted agenda, he’s lost his wife, his sponsors, and hundreds of millions of dollars for being a horrible human being.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
EU: condemned in the strongest possible terms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Kerensky said on July 29 that an attack on a prison in the separatist-controlled eastern part of the country had killed at least 50 prisoners of war. He condemned it as a "deliberate war crime by the Russians.
By Lane Mailer3 years ago in The Swamp
Herschel Walker and Christian are a joke
Warning: This story contains strong language so please excuse the language. Readers be advised. Oh man! This year 2022 is full of surprises and not so full of surprises like for instance the whole Herschel Walker alleged mistress and baby mamas exposing his ass.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in The Swamp
