noway1996’s post

Rayner Abreu @noway1996

We Have To Admit It... She Can Be Problematic

I love Lady Gaga very very very much. But when you truly love something you can point out criticisms of it. Same with Gaga. Lady Gaga has always been surrounded by a lot of criticism and while most of it is unfounded some are. Lady Gaga does appropriate a lot of culture by wearing the Burqua, Kimono, and Platinum Dreadlocks. Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of a different cultural group. Specifically, the use by cultural outsiders of a minority, oppressed culture's symbols or other cultural elements. Gaga is white she shouldn't do that. And the word Gypsy has gained a romantic connotation in recent years, Gypsy is considered a racial slur. I don't blame Gaga for these things, I think she does it out of impulse but I do wish she was formally asked about it and confronted about it cause it's not exactly cool. Thoughts ? Comments ? EDIT- I'm really glad you guys are commenting and having this discussion and thinking a little. Makes me happy to speak to all of you and see your opinions. But I think you guys should do a little research about this before commenting. We all Stan for Gaga we know that. I am probably the biggest Gaga fan in the world !!!! But it's cause I love her so much that I can critique her [[lm.flawless]] [[lm.flawless]] so don't just label this as another person complaining or being too sensitive cause that's not exactly a valid argument [[lm.jocalderone]]

Stefani@kirie300 10y

Ok seriously you guys learn to have a conversation. You can love something or someone and still questions aspects of it. Cultural appropriation is not a new topic and yes it has been offending people and you have no right to tell people it isnt offensive. The only way we get somewhere is having difficult conversations where we listen and care about what the other person is saying. A lot of you guys are just bashing people and telling them what to think. Not productive and you would hate it if it was done to you. Second, you can be racist against white people. You can make hateful actions against white people just the same as any other race. There are plenty of traditional clothing from white countries that might be held to the same regard. So down vote me or ignore me like you guys normally do, but stop fighting like high schoolers and listen to each other. Open up and care like you are suppose to on this site. Be the change in your generation and make the internet a place of respect.

Rayner Abreu@noway1996 10y

No I'm not being racist actually. I'll give you a fairly simple example. For Halloween many people dress up like Native Americans. No problem right ? Wrong. How in anyone's right mind is that right. You are mocking a culture you probably don't belong to that has been subjugated to so many things. So now as they live in little shitty camps in the mid west or "reservations" you take it upon yourself to dress like one for one day for an American holiday. You're trivializing and mocking their culture! The same applies here !

HarleyMonster@mikaylamonster 10y

Btw it's not true that you are Gaga's biggest fan, because EVERY Little Monster is Gaga's biggest fan.

Guys. Please. Stop the ignorance. Most of you sound like dumbasses honestly. Italian people aren't white?! Are you kidding me ? Please educate yourselves. I'm not an expert but I know what I'm talking about. Please go on tumblr and look up "Your Fave is Problematic". Please look up more about cultural appropriation and think about it. Please. I'm not saying she does it on purpose. She still does it and it doesn't excuse her from the act. I mean I'm so adamant about this that Gaga herself could comment that I'm wrong and I would legit tell my 1 role model that she is wrong.

roomingfree77@roomingfree77 10y

she is problematic on her own dime...so it's OK.. :)

AnaIsABadKid, Baby@ilovemilka 10y

I study ethnology. You know what? You belong to an ethnic group when you feel like a member of one. Also you can belong to several groups because ethnicity is build on hierarchical nesting.

HVR@hbos 10y

On the one hand, we should be aware of the mistakes our parents and grand parents made. But on the other hand, why should we inherit their guilt? Can we not simply redefine culture within the span of a single generation? I think so.[[lm.pawsup]]

Yash Purohit@yrpurohit 10y

She is a princess

Chris@christopherjames 10y

This post is beyond hypocritical Yes everyone is entitled to their own opinion But please make an informed opinion if you are to do so and try not to contradict yourself, if gaga is allowed to express herself the way you say so then please let her get on with it And also please do not assume all "white" people are "privelaged"

bennnder@bennnder 10y

She's acknowledging and respecting other cultures differences omfg

Daniel Alberto @wastedspace 10y

*"Gaga is white she shouldn't do that"* ...WHAT?!! I'm sorry, WHAT?!! That is like the dumbest explanation possible. I'm not trying to be rude, but that is such a stupid thing to say. You're being racist and stigmatizing people. -.-

L.Monstere@showmeyourteeth77 10y

Country's all over the world appropriate American culture (example: wearing blue jeans) and that seems okay even flattering. I can see how Lady Gaga appropriating cultural fashions would be offensive if she did this in a mocking, costume kind of why, but I believe she's doing it out of her fascination for the cultural fashion. It shouldn't be seen as ridicule simply because it's an appropriation of a minority culture and she is white. If Gaga were a Vietnamese pop star and appropriated American blue jeans into her wardrobe no one would think twice.

howrad@howrad 10y

Let's all keep in mind that most of us are not really in disagreement about this issue. It's a very interesting topic, one I would like to learn more about, especially from the perspectives of those who ARE from these oppressed cultures. Let's keep it a friendly, intelligent debate and not get offended or badmouth others. Most comments are civil, but some are borderline Flame War, which is NOT the Monster spirit!

† Monster Antoine †@antoine 10y

You got it all wrong. The whole purpose of all those outfits and lyrics are an actual interest in many cultures, but also a way to "unify", and bring them all together, instead of always trying to seperare everything, and putting some "on top" of others, when they're all equal. And that is what irritates people. That is what's considered provocative. She expressed herself through subjects that are considered to be "untouchable". Everything has to be labeled, in a box, and she tries to get out of the box, push the boundaries, "no matter black white or beige chola or orient made".

allexaska11.com@allexaska11com 10y

why not?

† Rebel Fashion Junkie †@stilllovinggaga 10y

I actually saw a post on tumblr where somebody complained about her wearing a tradintional Indian outfit. And you know who defended her? Someone who actually lived in India because she said they experience it as an honor when somebody wears their traditional outfits. Because that's the thing: Gaga wasn't mocking any of the traditions at one point - she wears them because she likes it so I would rather take it as a compliment than offensive. I think she is an openmined woman who wants to experience everything she can - so no, I wouldn't say she's problematic (Just to be clear: I'm totally cool with you having and stating an opinion - as long as you don't state it as a fact. And there are probably people agreeing with you and an open discussion can have positive impact for both sides I think:))

jay@paradiseblue 10y

Her Costumes are Costumes. Sometimes they're tributes to Cultures. I met her -n Toronto - when she was wearing her blue Kimono. Japanese people in Toronto loved it. She looked lovely. She was kind to all us at her Hotel. If a person is kind - does it matter what they're wearing? Have a happier day. :)

GagaY@gagay 10y

Haven't yet found a reason for her not to appropriate other cultures' dressing "traditions". In fact, what Lady Gaga does is called appropriation art. By dressing in a sexy burqa, she aims to break the boundaries of a) the dress itself and b) the use of it (being suppressive by hiding the females body in the name of a religion).

Declan Hollingworth@declanhollingworth 10y

Wow she looks beautiful in this picture, stunning fashion. I love it how she can express herself and share equality by letting us know we are sharing a world and why not share different culture from around OUR world through fashion! It's amazing

.@parksenongho 10y

I love her so much!!...but when she wearing kimono...it just.....i don't know..pretty beautiful..i think she don't wearing kimono for her beautiful face