The 3 P's of Cultural Appropriation | Kayne Kawasaki | TEDxHultLondon

[@petuliawahrmann8670]

Finally, logical commentary on cultural appropriation. As a Jamaican I can say that a lot of local souvenir shops have very tacky items that play into the stereotype you see overseas. The government through the ministries of tourism and culture are responsible for this. They call it 'brand Jamaica.' I think they make such items because that's the only way certain people see us.

[@yarsivad000.5]

It is whiteys fault. Thank you for your bravery in saying this.

[@theliberator5725]

So your own government appropriates your culture?

[@scotte2477]

Many items on the souvenir shops are made in China. Brand China.

[@KayneKawasaki]

Thank you for the platform and the opportunity!

[@helloagain6243]

You should have used it to teach people something tangible.

[@Somethingandnothing-n6h]

It was really good thank you x

[@yarsivad000.5]

Dreadlocks…Dutch Braid worn by Vikings hundreds of years ago. Dreadlocks look like clumps-Dutch Braids is like what Bo Derek wore in the movie 10.

[@TotalyFreakt]

This is low key toxic. Why would you tell people to go buy stuff based on skin colour of the owner. That's the definition of racism. Languages change and evolve. A lot of older civilizations didn't have a word for the colour blue. So because the word blue is from newer culture, we can't say a greek painting is blue? Names and words change meaning over time. "I'm going to Google something", we are not referring to the company anymore. We are doing a search on the internet. And there are many more examples. So yes, dreadlocks is not just a word anymore to describe a hairstyle of 1 certain group of people. It became a synonimus with a type of matted hair. Does this mean the history is gone? No of course not. But nobody owns the word, or the hairstyle. So retroactive saying other cultures had dreadlocks is not wrong necessarily. Forcing language on people is a bad idea anyway. Dictators have tried this again and again. Saying people can never use makeup or whatever to look more like someone else is BS. Sure if it's meant as an insult, that's not ok. But if people want to look like someone else for a day, let them. Take a compliment, laugh with a joke, call out an insult. But make sure it is an insult. If you start calling people out that are celebrating the culture or the look congratulations.. You just created animosity and hate where there was respect. Context is very thing here.

[@punchout2418]

Well said

[@AirfixMF]

Very good comment

[@GarciaTelluride]

Well said. In many cases, the invention and use of a word is arbitrary. Nowadays, we use a word just because people have been using it for a long time, even if it carries some hidden meaning (lost in time) or is from a very suspicious source. As long as it does not inspire people to look at another person or culture disrespectfully, it's fine with me. Or are we supposed to dig into the mysterious history of every word we use in our daily lives?

[@christinadaniels5613]

Loved it Live and even better watching it back! Such great tools to take away into everyday life… Kayne continues to educate and enlighten.

[@StephanJobes]

What he's doing is spreading ignorance and stupidity.

[@SuperJJParker]

This guy will never live a happy life.

[@robynjackson1541]

A very informative and educational TED Talk. It really helps open our minds and eyes to things that maybe we don’t really look into. You are such an inspirational and intelligent young man. Your family must be extremely proud of you! You are so good at what you do.

[@tofuincident]

Fantastic Ted Talk, you must have been an inspiring teacher, looking forward to seeing more

[@kai9720]

Okay Question Guys: When it comes to the profit part - the big no no: What about a, lets say a african person opening an indian food restaurant in ghana while not being indian themselves? Should they close their restaurant because they are making a profit, providing for their family, and sharing some delicious Indian food among their community? Where does one draw the line?

[@Deness69]

What does the have to do with anything

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

​@@Deness69You're guilty of it.

[@georginamarie7928]

It’s been such an amazing journey to follow you from the first vids to now!!! I’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I’LL SAY IT AGAIN…. WHEN IS THE BOOK LAUNCH??? This content is not just needed- it’s necessary!! ❤️❤️ Cannot wait to see what the future holds.. This is just the beginning!

[@tonythompsonauthor]

I totally agree with you Georgina

[@helloagain6243]

He just told me he isn't selling books....

[@KayneKawasaki]

@@helloagain6243 Hello again indeed. yeah I’m not, that doesn’t mean that people can’t ask for one? Lol 😂.

[@helloagain6243]

@@KayneKawasaki but you'll only answer questions you're comfortable with...

[@KayneKawasaki]

@@helloagain6243 your actually the only person I’ve replied too.

[@aloysiousdavis9476]

But it IS merely a hairstyle, despite its history. People wear it to look good, not as a reminder of the past

[@ADEUS_SE]

Very well said. The simplicity of delivery is key for a much talked about, but not very well understood subject. Keep sharing your God given knowledge 👏🏾👏🏾

[@sophierobinson1041]

Excellent speech and well delivered. I have welcomed the reminder and gained more knowledge about cultural appropriation!

[@angelawellington4361]

Brilliant first TedTalk with a Brilliant concept that could be easily adapted to a learning environment such as the outdated curriculum or workplace policies. KAYNE people like you need support and an element of trust so you can continue to be an asset to a free thinking society 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✅

[@Dleefrlula]

I like Beyoncé’s long flowing blonde hair. No cultural appropriation there.

[@lennardschlor3183]

A very good talk. Is there the opportunity for german subitiles?

[@marilyngentle2777]

Absolutely excellent - this came up recently at work and it was apparently heated, my question when the person appropriating asks me if "I like it" or "is it OK" as they have in the past, is "why did you feel you needed to..." and then an explanation why it is not OK. I will be sharing this at work as I really think the breakdown was so clear and covered most of the possible questions, it opens the forum for reasonable debate.

[@piakrut3476]

💀💀

[@AirfixMF]

People are appropriating what exactly? And why do u feel you are entitled to tell them it is not OK?

[@Ihrlutschtdochalle]

There is no such thing as cultural appropiation, it's that easy.

[@GarciaTelluride]

Politicians and activists have invented a lot of new words (terms) to further divide the human world.

[@soxzy2008]

SENSATIONAL Ted Talk! The 3 P’s 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@helloagain6243]

What about the 4th P? Pussyfooting around historical and scientific facts to push an agenda.

[@extremeresponsibility]

Does this mean no more pizza?

[@KlanglaborBerlin]

Playing the machete, a 4-string mini guitar, was a culture of the underprivileged and the poor on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Due to the great poverty in the country towards the end of the 18th century, many people emigrated. Some of them ended up in Hawaii because there were jobs and a government program that allowed emigrants to start a new life. Some of the emigrants brought the machete with them to Hawaii. The privileged Hawaiians adopted the culture of playing the machete and eventually named the instrument the ukulele. This cultural appropriation gave rise to the typical music of Hawaii. Should we now be grateful for this form of cultural appropriation or should we avoid listening to the typical music from Hawaii?

[@duppyshuman]

I'm watching him in the USA. Victimhood travels well.

[@splurg]

Cultural appropriation is so one-sided. There are certain cultures that are protected, and others that are rebuked. All cultures are to be respected and shared- how could humanity possibly cooperate if we don't share culture? Culture is the difference of life- imagine if we all never changed what was different about us- we stayed static and unchanging all our lives. Humanity would be completely divided. Why can't we all just get along?

[@keonnaofficial]

So now. We have to be homeless because they don't want to share anymore.

[@deborahmarinelli9277]

The way cultural appropriation is played out today (e.g. hairstyles, costumes etc.) I believe is nonsense.

[@johnvlahos5299]

So what? I am Greek, half the modern world has “appropriated” my culture. Should I keep crying about it? Should I be insulted? This argument falls apart completely because it lacks universality and practical application.

[@katherinemoore9822]

I'd agree or disagree but honestly I'm not paying attention

[@yarsivad000.5]

Don’t reference the Vikings, that was long ago…but slavery-African slavery was just yesterday.

[@surf221]

So Rastafani culture borrowed from Judaism, Kenyan locks, and the British name for those locks, but we're culturally appropriating if we want to wear dreads. Rules for thee, none for me!

[@scotte2477]

Who is we?

[@josephblacks154]

Thank you mate,you said exactly what I was going to say, I salute you sir

[@JiandiP]

I was introduced to Led Zeppelin when I was very young. I loved thier sound - and still do. They shine. As I got older, I understood their sound to be this 'Frankenstein' of a hybrid, with one of their major influences being Delta Blues. Now, I don't need to perform an academic study of the deep south to know marginalization was/is a real thing. Growing up in the south (US), I have seen it out in the open. So I now feel conflicted over Led Zeppelin. I resonate with the idea of synthesis through diversity. I understand there's a difference between robbery and collaboration. I just fear that we are left to pick up the pieces of yesterday's mistakes and synthesis- to some degree- could be collateral damage. Hats off to the speaker being proactive. I would like to see more on how synthesis done right can still shine.

[@madisonsnyder8894]

Sorry, I agree that people shouldn't mock other cultures, but this is completely biased. I'm glad you have the confidence to go out and preach things you feel needs change, but youre preaching for people to gatekeep their cultures and to support yours specifically. Diversity still exists in a world where cultures can mix and mingle, we see it everyday. That doesn't mean its cultural appropriation.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

Very true. But he doesn't mind appropriating our culture. I think he forgets he's in Britain.

[@keonnaofficial]

So now they rigged everything.

[@inovartesmedialdainovartes2041]

As an Ethnomusicologist I can relate to and agree ... Excellent breakdown.

[@gula_rata]

Kawasaki is a Japanese name.

[@KayneKawasaki]

Yes and I have Asian ancestry.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

​@KayneKawasaki Why are you appropriating European culture, though?

[@macdog1]

Such a worldly and deluded bunch we are, my goodness

[@jackglen666]

I wish someone would tell the whole truth but we have part truths and ignoring the important points

[@chriszablocki2460]

If you want to buy a 2001 diamondbacks world series championship hat to fit in, be my guest. That's all I have to say about it. Also ok with me if you don't. You just do you, boo.

[@doug6259]

I don't know about the UK but in the United States, many states have now passed laws banning hair discrimination and the list is growing.

[@sbnok]

What is this talk about?

[@yarsivad000.5]

When rappers take successful rock and pop songs from white artists, “sample them” that is like getting some reparations.

[@gabrieltorres2882]

Oh, Ted Talk hogwash...

[@keonnaofficial]

Hello.

[@keonnaofficial]

They do it on purpose.

[@tonythompsonauthor]

Excellent talk, Kayne, the 3 P's , is it also about cultural disempowerment ? Is it also a way of a deep down subconscious inferiority complex acted out to mock the culture that's so rich and diverse in order to appear superior? Thank you for such an awesome informative talk

[@johngalt6525]

The grift continues....

[@keonnaofficial]

it's been really hard to learn seeing that learning gets me no where

[@punchout2418]

???

[@katherinemoore9822]

there's some lessons in life which shouldn't be learned

[@rob2116]

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[@keonnaofficial]

Is your name Kanye?

[@KayneKawasaki]

Kayne (Kane)