4 [deleted] 2 yr. ago [removed] drygnfyre 2 yr. ago You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. They are a decorative accessory for your hair that is often used by women. If you are doing this because you have a great sense of fashion, just like me, go ahead and do what makes you happy. I guess a good rule of thumb is that if you are wearing costume chopsticks in your hair, that is NOT okay. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. When you have a great sense of fashion, you can use hair sticks without worrying about people judging you based on your style and dress code. Racial Justice Once you have chosen the right hair sticks, you need to section off your hair. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Cornrows and Cultural Appropriation Henna is much more than a fashion trend, so don't treat it like one. Hair clips made of wire or flexible metals are just as old. The actress quickly apologized for her mistake and admitted that she'd never been, "schooled" on how using the term could be offensive to indigenous peoples. In general, though, wearing a hair stick that is not of your cultural heritage can be seen as cultural appropriation. 20512030 B.C. Is wearing hair sticks cultural appropriation? Embracing and practicing new culture is not a cultural appropriation. As hair sticks have been used in Europe, Africa, and Asia, it is difficult to condemn a single person or a single race of appropriating a culture. The thing is, wearing chopsticks as a hair accessory isnt even technically a Chinese hairstyle, because Chinese chopsticks are used exclusively for eating. There's a big difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. ", Ancient Egyptian painted limestone relief of a woman with a hairpin. Hope this helps! Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.