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20 Halloween Costumes NOT To Wear

Just put down that kimono.

Sarah Ernst

Oct 31, 2017

Brandeis University

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Halloween is today. It is a day filled with fun, candy, spooks and -- for some -- a feeling that Christmas is almost here. For others, it is a reminder that cultural appropriation exists. While some of it comes from parents dressing their children in what they deem "cute," other appearances of it comes from people who are ignorant. With that in mind, I do wish to help aid those who may not understand cultural appropriation with a list of 20 outfits NOT to wear (if you are not of the respective culture).

1. Kimono Girl

2. Sumo Wrestler

3. Voodoo Doll

4. "Thug" Rapper

5. Pocahontas

6. Any of the Obamas

7. Afro

8. Illegal Immigrant

9. The Jackson Five

10. MLK Jr.

11. Mulan

12. Anything that involves blackface

13. Shaman

14. Pilgrim and Native American

15. Hula Girl

16. Jamaican Dreadlocks

17. Geisha

18. The Supremes

19. Selena

20. Mariachi Band Player

Although I cannot fully stop you from pursuing any of these costumes, I can raise some awareness to the cultural appropriation. Just take a second, sit back, and think about the risks and rewards before you don that sombrero, okay?

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