Cultural appropriation...

[born_stubborn]

Mexicano and Salvadoreño culture have become a big part of who I am because of who I love - my family by my marriage - but I won't dare appropriate any part of it, out of a deep and profound respect. A party has been scheduled among some of my partner's family, who I believe are from Zacatecas, and are deeply traditional. I made a big deal about

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[allisnotlost]

IA i wouldn't wear it. but i think some people will still talk and say "well, why didnt he wear it? it isnt good enough for him?!" and if you do end up wearing whatever traditional garb, people will still say "wth is he even doing, crazy white boy!"

it's part of the latino culture! you're damned if you do and youre damned if you don't.

[_stasha]

jajaja exactly.

[factfarmer3000]

Personally I like the way you think and I agree
I don't know how traditional "deeply tradition" is, but you can still show your love for the culture without wearing vaquero garb.
A simple dress shirt and nice buckle will do.
Or, if non-formal wear is also appropriate, a witty cultural t-shirt like the kind from http://www.misnopales.com/

[born_stubborn]

I often rock a guayavera (sic?) to functions such as these, as suggested by my wife. I prefer it because I don't have to tuck it in. :-)

[xdancepartyx]

seems like your stickin by the line you have drawn, I would be curious to know how your latin inlaws feel about it, people dont always assume the worst, such as, your stealing and disrespecting their culture.

[born_stubborn]

I think I will stay behind my line, unless I'm specifically asked to do otherwise.

[vieja]

They could be like my family: Put my white husband into the group and he just fits right in, no matter what.

[born_stubborn]

Yeah, I feel that way about both sides of my wife's family. They have been very accepting.