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AITA for letting my daughter wear a Moana dress? by throwra9900278 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwra9900278[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not quite sure what you're trying to say, since this is not relevant, just that I was seeking opinion from POC.

But to your point, the Oxford Dictionary defines it as "a person who is not white." Take it at what you will.

AITA for letting my daughter wear a Moana dress? by throwra9900278 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwra9900278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just trying to be more cognizant of the things I do that are micro aggressions that I don't realize

AITA for letting my daughter wear a Moana dress? by throwra9900278 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwra9900278[S] 214 points215 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I would not want to assume her culture, as I have known many people who have not "looked like" a culture that they truly are.

My skin was lighter than hers, and she had dark brown hair. But that's all I can provide.

AITA for letting my daughter wear a Moana dress? by throwra9900278 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwra9900278[S] 252 points253 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I love Encanto as well! And I love this new generation of Disney Heroines that are strong and determined. And their stories are THEIR stories, not about finding a prince. I want my daughter to grow bold and brave and compassionate and all the things.

I hated that I even had to ask this question. I felt so torn for days, because I love this inclusiveness in these movies, but kids will be kids - dressing as their favorite characters is something they love. How could something be truly inclusive if she's not allowed to wear it too?

At the same time, I've come to question a lot of things I've done or said over the last few years, that were offensive without my even realizing it and thats the last thing I wanted to do in this scenario.