An artist on X, Anne Chovy, faced criticism for labeling a traditional Indian swing, or jhoola, as a “gothic swing.” The post, which garnered over 1.5 million views, sparked backlash from Indian users who felt the description ignored the swing’s cultural significance and origins. Many pointed out that such renaming is part of a broader trend of cultural appropriation.
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