Often the why behind our mannerisms is lost on us as a modern culture. We take things that seem cute and apply them to our lifestyles without a moments thought to their origin. I was recently wound up about the idea of people doing things I have always known to have strong meaning haphazardly. Here's my take on all this.

Sources:

https://archives.history.ac.uk/makinghistory/resources/articles/why_history_matters.html

https://madpipe.medium.com/what-we-mean-by-traditional-values-c2cded99c584

https://bento.cdn.pbs.org/hostedbento-prod/filer_public/whatihear/9-Cultural_Approp-Viewing_Guide.pdf

https://www.ceeceesclosetnyc.com/blogs/news/the-history-behind-african-waistbeads-and-their-colorful-meanings