Here via Metafandom. This is interesting and thought-provoking, and I very much take your point about the Othering of non-US/Canadians being a problem. But I don't understand this part:
Then a person whom I generally like and respect, and who has already apologized, quoted this: "Sometimes it seems that all those debates about cultural appropriation only take into account skincolor differences," and answered: "Well, you have to take into account that skin is such a visible marker; my Russian and Ukrainian friends can often benefit from white privilege right up until they open their mouths or sign their names."
I was repulsed and horrified.
I'm sorry, but what is repulsive/horrifying about this? I truly don't get it. As you said, it's relevant to consider the interaction between actual ethnicity and perceived ethnicity. So this seems a valid observation to me.
Disclosure: I'm an African-American woman, if that clarifies my incomprehension at all.
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Date: 2009-12-19 07:43 am (UTC)Then a person whom I generally like and respect, and who has already apologized, quoted this: "Sometimes it seems that all those debates about cultural appropriation only take into account skincolor differences," and answered: "Well, you have to take into account that skin is such a visible marker; my Russian and Ukrainian friends can often benefit from white privilege right up until they open their mouths or sign their names."
I was repulsed and horrified.
I'm sorry, but what is repulsive/horrifying about this? I truly don't get it. As you said, it's relevant to consider the interaction between actual ethnicity and perceived ethnicity. So this seems a valid observation to me.
Disclosure: I'm an African-American woman, if that clarifies my incomprehension at all.