Jordan deals with cultural appropriation from "summary" of New Kid by Jerry Craft
In the story, Jordan faces a situation where he feels uncomfortable with the way his culture is being appropriated by others. He notices how his classmates wear clothing and accessories that mimic his cultural heritage without truly understanding or respecting its significance. This makes Jordan question whether his peers are genuinely interested in learning about his background or if they are simply using it as a trend. As Jordan navigates this issue, he grapples with his feelings of frustration and isolation. He struggles to explain to his friends why cultural appropriation is hurtful and disrespectful, especially when they do not see th...
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