http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/10/30/raising-consciousness-about-racist-halloween-costumes/
It brings to the point another area that we need to think about. What is your child dressing up as for Halloween? This is an area that people can say "oh, it is just mean in fun" or "you're being too sensitive" but are we? What messages are we sending to our children about their racial or cultural identity? It is important that we are aware of the images that we expose our child to and have around our homes.
None of these images portray those cultures or races in a positive light. They are demeaning and harmful. And because they are "just joking" they are insidious. The images undermine positive self esteem in a passive aggressive manner.
Now that it is brought to your attention--it is your responsibility to bring it to other people's attention and to continue to change the world.
That said, though--Happy Halloween!
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