What’s with all the westerners wearing keffiyehs?
Removed by modAll over social media I’m seeing people saying it’s in support of Palestine. I’m also seeing a TON of ads for people selling them claiming that purchasing one is a form of support for Palestine. I’ve noted that most of them do not specify that proceeds are going to aid, just a more general form of support.
I just saw one white burgerlander insist that wearing one is the bare minimum for anyone who cares about Palestine because by adopting the clothing, you’re preventing total genocide by making sure their culture survives. To me that reads like the most unhinged justification for cultural appropriation I’ve ever heard. Even using cultural appropriation as a value-neutral term, it’s appropriation, not immersion and adoption. It does not prevent the people from being murdered who actually are of that culture you’re saying you’re preserving.
Am I missing something? I’m a white burgerlander myself so it’s very possible. Does wearing/buying these actually support Palestinians in any way? Or is it just quickly becoming the next liberal simulacrum for activism?
its the same sentiment with the upsurge in ukranian flags popping up everywhere - scarves, shirts, bumberstickers, etc.
Id argue its just virtue signaling, but im also a moron so take very little of what i say as correct. Ready my comment history if you have any doubt.
It’s virtue signaling if you only display support right now because it’s popular and current. Liberals have already taken down their Ukraine merchandise because it’s back to brunch. Are you willing to show support even if it becomes more taboo than it already is?
And yes I know I just said it’s taboo after saying it’s popular, but Zionists have the backing of the state, corporations, the media, and weapons manufacturers. You can lose your livelihood and your life for supporting Palestine, or simply being anti Zionist. The Zionists are afraid of being made fun of
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no it was an academic term that somebody told chuds about