A few weeks before celebrating the Day of the Dead or Halloween, a recurring question arises: What will I dress up as this year?
However, in the quest to wear an original costume, sometimes people choose to use costumes that perpetuate stereotypes or decontextualize cultures, making them offensive or politically incorrect. These are some celebrities heavily criticized for wearing costumes considered insensitive.
Chris Brown
In 2009, the singer chose to wear a terrorist costume to attend a party organized by fellow singer Rihanna, sparking criticism for reinforcing negative stereotypes. In addition to reflecting a negative stance towards the victims of this type of violence around the world.
Julianne Hough
In 2013, the actress and dancer, known for her participation in the show “Dancing with the Stars,” dressed up as “Crazy Eyes” from the series “Orange is the New Black.”
Among the elements that constructed the outfit, Hough darkened her skin with makeup. The event provoked strong rejection because it was seen as a form of “blackface,” a practice with a racist history.
Scott Disick
Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-husband received a wave of criticism when he dressed up as an “Arab sheikh.” Netizens blamed him for stereotyping the rich cultural diversity of Arab communities, as well as trivializing the identity of this community.
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2024-10-01 20:22:22