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hi tsr 2 questions. firstly, is twerking part of black culture?
secondly is it cultural appropriation if a white person twerks? for example miley cyrus thanks
secondly is it cultural appropriation if a white person twerks? for example miley cyrus thanks
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Its more like a part of ratchet culture. Honestly its really disgusting tbh.... i throw up a bit everytime i see it. hopefully it'll die off like the gangnam style/asereje/party rock anthem dances, annoying af
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Miley Cyrus is not a white person, she is a demon sent from the fiery depths of hell to kill us all.
And yes, twerking is a part of black culture. All they have is twerking and basketball, so you might as well let them have it.
And yes, twerking is a part of black culture. All they have is twerking and basketball, so you might as well let them have it.
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1) Yes it is a part of black culture and 2) And no but yes to a certain extent). No because anyone can "twerk" but yes because black people (more sprcificiay African Americans) have been twerking for decades but as soon as a white celebrity does it, it suddenly becomes really famous and part of everyday vocabulary. THAT is cultural appropriation. The appropriation of black culture (and vertically every other culture) by white (western) people is nothing new though and is way more serious than "twerking" lol
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(Original post by driftawaay)
Its more like a part of ratchet culture. Honestly its really disgusting tbh.... i throw up a bit everytime i see it. hopefully it'll die off like the gangnam style/asereje/party rock anthem dances, annoying af
Its more like a part of ratchet culture. Honestly its really disgusting tbh.... i throw up a bit everytime i see it. hopefully it'll die off like the gangnam style/asereje/party rock anthem dances, annoying af
Also I doubt it will "die out" due to the fact that it is not a fad (like gangnam style/asereje/party rock anthem dances) but something that has evolved over the years. But yeah I can see why it would gross some people out
I myself am not necessarily a fan of "twerking"...
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(Original post by TheTrueLondoner)
Yes it is a part of black culture and
Yes it is a part of black culture and
I think the very term black culture is waaaay too broad of a definition as there are many different black cultures.
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(Original post by Man.bear.pig)
there's no race responsible for trashiness.
there's no race responsible for trashiness.
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well there are some races that certainly excel in that aspect
well there are some races that certainly excel in that aspect
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(Original post by Sabuntu)
What are you trying to imply?
What are you trying to imply?
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(Original post by TheTrueLondoner)
If you actually read my post again, I think you'll find that I did say "specifically Aftican American culture"
If you actually read my post again, I think you'll find that I did say "specifically Aftican American culture"
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(Original post by Need2Study4Exam)
im trying to imply that not all races are the same. which is common sense
im trying to imply that not all races are the same. which is common sense
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(Original post by Sabuntu)
I think that is not that simple. I would be more specific and say it is part of Black American culture as America is where is originated. They were inspired by the as similar West African dance from the Ivory Coast called the Mapouka dance.
I think the very term black culture is waaaay too broad of a definition as there are many different black cultures.
I think that is not that simple. I would be more specific and say it is part of Black American culture as America is where is originated. They were inspired by the as similar West African dance from the Ivory Coast called the Mapouka dance.
I think the very term black culture is waaaay too broad of a definition as there are many different black cultures.
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Although the traditional concept of twerking came from West Africa, it isn't 'black culture'.
In fact, as a latina whose spent a lot of time in Mexico, the modern version actually belongs to Hispanic and Carribbean culture. It's pretty common with Reggaeton.
And yes, because the Hispanic and Carribbean world is multiracial, anybody of any race can twerk.
In fact, as a latina whose spent a lot of time in Mexico, the modern version actually belongs to Hispanic and Carribbean culture. It's pretty common with Reggaeton.
And yes, because the Hispanic and Carribbean world is multiracial, anybody of any race can twerk.
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Oh sorry i missed that part
Oh sorry i missed that part
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(Original post by Iggy Azalea)
Although the traditional concept of twerking came from West Africa, it isn't 'black culture'.
In fact, as a latina whose spent a lot of time in Mexico, the modern version actually belongs to Hispanic and Carribbean culture. It's pretty common with Reggaeton.
And yes, because the Hispanic and Carribbean world is multiracial, anybody of any race can twerk.
Although the traditional concept of twerking came from West Africa, it isn't 'black culture'.
In fact, as a latina whose spent a lot of time in Mexico, the modern version actually belongs to Hispanic and Carribbean culture. It's pretty common with Reggaeton.
And yes, because the Hispanic and Carribbean world is multiracial, anybody of any race can twerk.
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