Good morning and Happy Halloween!
As it is October the 31st I as well plan to use the occasion and talk a bit about Halloween or more precisely about the costumes that will undoubtedly be worn tonight. The reason why I want to talk about this is because I already saw two posts on two different websites, discussing that exact same topic. The first picture I saw was about whether you think your costume is racist or not (link below). First of all, I think it’s very wise to actually think about what you are wearing, as some people tend to forget that their attire might actually offend people. I don’t really want to go into it any further and am just going to list some examples of costumes you might want to rethink.
As it is October the 31st I as well plan to use the occasion and talk a bit about Halloween or more precisely about the costumes that will undoubtedly be worn tonight. The reason why I want to talk about this is because I already saw two posts on two different websites, discussing that exact same topic. The first picture I saw was about whether you think your costume is racist or not (link below). First of all, I think it’s very wise to actually think about what you are wearing, as some people tend to forget that their attire might actually offend people. I don’t really want to go into it any further and am just going to list some examples of costumes you might want to rethink.
1.
Is
there a swastika anywhere on your costume? Don’t wear it!
2.
Does
your costume represent a minority disrespectful or in a shameful way? Don’t wear
it!
3.
Did
you paint your face in a different colour to represent a person from another culture?
Read number two and rethink your choice.
The second article (link below) was of a different nature and asks you to be respectful towards women even if they wear a revealing costume and to not call them names just because they didn’t cover their whole body. On the other side, if a woman decides to cover up completely or wears something “unladylike” that’s okay as well. In fact don’t call anyone names just because you don’t like their costume, be respectful towards women, men, children and every person you meet. And should you see someone wearing a racist or otherwise offending costume, tell them in a friendly way, don’t be mean and again, be respectful you won’t get anywhere if you start a fistfight right there and then. Having said all that I just want to repeat, be respectful and friendly to everyone, we are all humans, so dress up, get out there and have fun!
Links:
Is your Halloween costume racist?
Slut shaming
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