The Internet Freaks Out
If you’re wondering why that tweet went viral and sparked such a backlash, here’s a quick run-down. Keziah is an 18-year-old white woman, with no Chinese roots. However, she wore a traditional Chinese dress, known as a qipao, or cheongsam. Since Keziah is not Chinese, some argued that she was culturally appropriating Chinese culture. In the blink of an eye, Keziah was under fire, and part of heated, global debate about cultural appropriation!
The Internet Freaks Out
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