All 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?

  • NeelixBiederman [he/him]
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    7 months ago

    We had this thread last week and iirc the consensus was that it is usually seen as a sign of respect and appreciation of the culture, it's not like a keffiyeh is the hottest headwear at Coachella or something.

    • RyanGosling [none/use name]
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      7 months ago

      it's not like a keffiyeh is the hottest headwear at Coachella or something.

      It will be if Israel gets its way like the Americans did with American Indians