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Risks of appropriation: Costumes to avoid this Halloween season
Arguably the best and most problematic part of Halloween might be the costumes.
Queer characters to dress up as this Halloween
Blanking on Halloween costume ideas? Here’s a list of iconic queer characters to dress up as this upcoming Halloween.
Scary and sexy Halloween costumes allow needed expression
Part of Halloween’s significance is how it allows for radical self-expression. It is socially acceptable and even encouraged, to dress as a bloodstained nurse in a miniskirt on Oct. 31.
Sex shouldn’t sell Halloween costumes
The only spooky thing about Halloween is the continuing sexualization of costumes.
Why and how to avoid cultural appropriation this Halloween
Halloween is my favorite holiday. It’s the one day when we can be anything we want. It allows us to live our wildest fantasies, explore new identities and express ourselves through ridiculous clothes, makeup and wigs. Unfortunately, it’s also often an excuse for people to wear offensive and insensitive costumes,[Read More…]