@grollman Perhaps re-interpreted is a better term? Integrating aspects of the cultures of others does not necessarily mark colonization.
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@JeffreyKeefer The notion of a “Melting Pot” is just more of whites ability to taste Other cultures but then return to exclusive white lives
@JeffreyKeefer I feel you’re missing the aspect of oppression and exploitation. Sampling white culture =/= whites’ racial tourism.
@JeffreyKeefer Nonwhites “borrowing” of white culture seen as normal, natural, mundane; sometimes is matter of survival in racist society.
@JeffreyKeefer But, whites have the power to pick and choose what aspects of Other culture they want to sample. But, exclude Other people.