All articles tagged with #cultural insensitivity
The article lists 27 movies considered highly offensive due to their use of blackface, stereotypes, racial and cultural insensitivity, and harmful portrayals of marginalized groups, arguing that many of these films should never be re-screened or made today.
Rina Sawayama expressed support for Sabrina Carpenter but criticized her 'SNL' performance for cultural insensitivity, specifically pointing out the inappropriate use of Japanese cultural elements like shoes on tatami mats, urging creative teams to approach cultural references with research, respect, and care.
American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologized after making culturally insensitive comments about Chinese delicacies during her visit to Shenzhen, which sparked criticism on Chinese social media; she expressed regret and emphasized her respect for Chinese culture.
A Lakota man's family has accused staff members at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital of cutting his hair without permission, which is considered sacred in Lakota culture. The hospital claims that the hair was trimmed to address a medical concern, but the family argues that basic hygiene was neglected and that the hospital lied about having video evidence. The incident has sparked an investigation, and the family is calling for policy changes to protect Native people.
Fans of Sex and the City have highlighted some of the show's most problematic moments, including slut-shaming, cultural insensitivity, discrimination, and fat-shaming. The show's reboot, And Just Like That..., has also been criticized for its forced attempts to address past mistakes. Some of the most notable moments include the girls wearing niqābs in Abu Dhabi, Charlotte and Carrie's reaction to Miranda's sexual journey with Che, and Samantha's fat-shaming intervention.