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Normalizing alcoholism in the workplace and everyday life is harmful for everyone. In Korean society it's just accepted to an extend that it is no longer useful in any way. It harms people. Not relaxing, but forcing them into intoxication and ruining their body. So... alcohol, right?
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Normalizing alcoholism in the workplace and everyday life is harmful for everyone. In Korean society it's just accepted to an extend that it is no longer useful in any way. It harms people. Not relaxing, but forcing them into intoxication and ruining their body. So... alcohol, right?
Which sucks. But is part of their life.
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Which sucks. But is part of their life.
want to relax and watch a K-drama they are being confronted with it AGAIN. And in these K-dramas drinking alcohol is then also glorified to an extreme extent.
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
want to relax and watch a K-drama they are being confronted with it AGAIN. And in these K-dramas drinking alcohol is then also glorified to an extreme extent.
So the simple answer is: Yes. Pop has a vast big-buffet problem with cultural appropriation. It's a problem because no one really notices or particulary cares. Why? Because it would be uneasy to challenge the white dominance and privilage in pop-culture.
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
So the simple answer is: Yes. Pop has a vast big-buffet problem with cultural appropriation. It's a problem because no one really notices or particulary cares. Why? Because it would be uneasy to challenge the white dominance and privilage in pop-culture.
and "when they have so much on their plate and a buffet table of privilege at their disposal, why exactly is it so important for them to eat from everyone else’s plate too?"
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
Does Cultural Appropriation in Pop Music Even Matter?
Yes.
www.vice.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
and "when they have so much on their plate and a buffet table of privilege at their disposal, why exactly is it so important for them to eat from everyone else’s plate too?"
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
Or as the following article says: "What, for white pop stars, is “fun and appreciation” can, for black people, be the difference between being killed for existing or living another day"
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Or as the following article says: "What, for white pop stars, is “fun and appreciation” can, for black people, be the difference between being killed for existing or living another day"
White pop-stars seem to be lacking the understanding that just because they have privilege does not mean that they can go ahead and do and use whatever cultural element they want. The ignore the history and still very real racist society they live in.
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
White pop-stars seem to be lacking the understanding that just because they have privilege does not mean that they can go ahead and do and use whatever cultural element they want. The ignore the history and still very real racist society they live in.
Aaand here is one for Katy Perry:
www.nylon.com/articles/kat...
www.nylon.com/articles/kat...
Katy Perry Still Doesn’t Understand Cultural Appropriation
I thought we went over this
www.nylon.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Aaand here is one for Katy Perry:
www.nylon.com/articles/kat...
www.nylon.com/articles/kat...
For anyone who is interested, here is a link that I found to an example for Taylor Swift:
www.nylon.com/taylor-swift...
www.nylon.com/taylor-swift...
Taylor Swift's BBMA Performance Was Straight Up Cultural Appropriation
This isn't about who did it first, it's about why it was done.
www.nylon.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
For anyone who is interested, here is a link that I found to an example for Taylor Swift:
www.nylon.com/taylor-swift...
www.nylon.com/taylor-swift...
As much as Hip-hop originated from America, it is especially white Pop-stars from America who do not seem to get the concept of cultural appropriation in return - looking at you Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.
#hiphop #appropriation #culture
#hiphop #appropriation #culture
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
As much as Hip-hop originated from America, it is especially white Pop-stars from America who do not seem to get the concept of cultural appropriation in return - looking at you Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.
#hiphop #appropriation #culture
#hiphop #appropriation #culture
However the rising popularity of BL is a good way to introduce more people to queer spaces, even if just a little bit and even if it is by big companies.
#gay #queer #raisingawareness
#gay #queer #raisingawareness
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
However the rising popularity of BL is a good way to introduce more people to queer spaces, even if just a little bit and even if it is by big companies.
#gay #queer #raisingawareness
#gay #queer #raisingawareness
It is nice to think about how this could further develop and change a lot of people's mind but personally I doubt that it is this easy.
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
It is nice to think about how this could further develop and change a lot of people's mind but personally I doubt that it is this easy.
The article even goes so far as to say that by showing the stories of these characters it promotes empathy, understanding, and acceptance while challenging stereotypes and opening discussions about LGBTQ+, "fostering a society that values inclusivity and diversity."
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The article even goes so far as to say that by showing the stories of these characters it promotes empathy, understanding, and acceptance while challenging stereotypes and opening discussions about LGBTQ+, "fostering a society that values inclusivity and diversity."
This article seems to think so.
"It is important to recognize that while some Asian societies remain conservative when it comes to homosexuality, the rise of BL dramas may very well serve as a catalyst for change", with younger generations especially.
observatory.sg/what-drives-...
"It is important to recognize that while some Asian societies remain conservative when it comes to homosexuality, the rise of BL dramas may very well serve as a catalyst for change", with younger generations especially.
observatory.sg/what-drives-...
How BL dramas shifted society's view on inclusivity and diversity
BL dramas have gained a new level of popularity recently but is this a reflection of how society views the LGBTQ+ community?
observatory.sg
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This article seems to think so.
"It is important to recognize that while some Asian societies remain conservative when it comes to homosexuality, the rise of BL dramas may very well serve as a catalyst for change", with younger generations especially.
observatory.sg/what-drives-...
"It is important to recognize that while some Asian societies remain conservative when it comes to homosexuality, the rise of BL dramas may very well serve as a catalyst for change", with younger generations especially.
observatory.sg/what-drives-...
The rising popularity of BL and related content makes the impression that companies have realised these advantages of catering their products towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Can this lead to a change in society's perception?
Can this lead to a change in society's perception?
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The rising popularity of BL and related content makes the impression that companies have realised these advantages of catering their products towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Can this lead to a change in society's perception?
Can this lead to a change in society's perception?
What is interesting to note is that it has the target audience of gay men, a group that earns more money than the average consumer. Queer people also spend way less on children compared to their heterosexual counterparts.
All in all it looks like a lucrative market.
nickwolny.com/what-is-pink...
All in all it looks like a lucrative market.
nickwolny.com/what-is-pink...
What Is Pink Money? LGBTQ+ Purchasing Power, Explained
Pink Money refers to the purchasing power of the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s rapidly growing. Here’s what to know about capturing LGBTQ market share.
nickwolny.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
What is interesting to note is that it has the target audience of gay men, a group that earns more money than the average consumer. Queer people also spend way less on children compared to their heterosexual counterparts.
All in all it looks like a lucrative market.
nickwolny.com/what-is-pink...
All in all it looks like a lucrative market.
nickwolny.com/what-is-pink...
Through its global introduction it has also introduced the West to elements of the Japanese culture. This resulted in an influence of #mangaastehtics in Western comic art and an adaption of "manga storytelling techniques into mainstream literature and cinema."
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Through its global introduction it has also introduced the West to elements of the Japanese culture. This resulted in an influence of #mangaastehtics in Western comic art and an adaption of "manga storytelling techniques into mainstream literature and cinema."
This article actually explains my point quite well:
getpeech.com/blog/the-cul...
getpeech.com/blog/the-cul...
The Cultural Impact of Manga on Western Pop Culture: Insights and Influences
Read The Cultural Impact of Manga on Western Pop Culture: Insights and Influences on the Peech blog.
getpeech.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This article actually explains my point quite well:
getpeech.com/blog/the-cul...
getpeech.com/blog/the-cul...
Since the manga artstyle is very expressive, it is easy to read and to get immersed into the story and emotions. This is one of the reasons why it was able to cross language and #culturalbarriers and capture the heart of many. They offer a wide variety of genres where everyone will find something
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Since the manga artstyle is very expressive, it is easy to read and to get immersed into the story and emotions. This is one of the reasons why it was able to cross language and #culturalbarriers and capture the heart of many. They offer a wide variety of genres where everyone will find something
Manga on the other hand are most often black and white with only special editions being colored.
It's characteristics are "rich symbolic storytelling", dedicated manga writers, a huge fan community, weekly releases, and most importantly stories can go on for forever.
It's characteristics are "rich symbolic storytelling", dedicated manga writers, a huge fan community, weekly releases, and most importantly stories can go on for forever.
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Manga on the other hand are most often black and white with only special editions being colored.
It's characteristics are "rich symbolic storytelling", dedicated manga writers, a huge fan community, weekly releases, and most importantly stories can go on for forever.
It's characteristics are "rich symbolic storytelling", dedicated manga writers, a huge fan community, weekly releases, and most importantly stories can go on for forever.
Graphic Novels are written in the style of a comic book and are generally stand-alone stories with complex plots. They can be fiction or not, long or short and use Americanized graphic style with colors.
medium.com/@adelinesinc...
medium.com/@adelinesinc...
Graphic Novel, Manga and Doodle Fiction; Their Similarities and Differences
These three Literary forms, Graphic Novel, Manga and Doodle Fiction are made up of drawings, graphics and illustrations to tell stories…
medium.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Graphic Novels are written in the style of a comic book and are generally stand-alone stories with complex plots. They can be fiction or not, long or short and use Americanized graphic style with colors.
medium.com/@adelinesinc...
medium.com/@adelinesinc...