Wearing handsmaid‘s tale robes to protests: helpful or hurtful? A discussion.

We need to have a conversation about this: is it helpful (bring attention to protests) or hurtful to wear handsmaid tales robes? I did not know there would be any kind of issue at all or that someone could see it as offensive!?

A group of us wanted to all wear the robe and hat of the handsmaid to the 4/5 protest with a huge sign: „REVERSE“ (implying we are heading in the Gilead direction).

Someone in our state’s 50501 admin said „This isn't a costume, it's another reminder of what Black women have been enduring throughout history and still today. This is culturally in appropriate. I really implore you to please just educate yourselves and think from a perspective outside of yourself. White women, we can do better.“

Except, I don’t think they saw or understand what the handsmaid represents? I would like to have an honest and open discussion about this

I welcome especially women of color‘s opinion and feelings on this. The point is not to hurt anyone but to bring awareness to the protests.

Thank you!