Khloe Kardashian accused of 'cultural appropriation' for niqab selfie

Khloe instagrammed a picture of herself wearing a niqab during her recent visit to Dubai


Web Desk May 28, 2015
PHOTO: INSTAGRAM

Social media was unforgiving towards Khloe Kardashian, accusing her of ‘cultural appropriation’ after the reality television star shared an image of herself supporting a niqab -- a traditional Muslim veil.

The image shared on Instagram showed a close up of Khloe’s eyes with her head and face veiled during her recent visit to Dubai. Shecaptioned the image "Habbi love".

https://instagram.com/p/3JXX89hRiS/?taken-by=khloekardashian

The photo sparked debate on Twitter. While many claimed it was disrespectful to Islam, others questioned why she wasn't receiving the same judgment as other women who wear niqabs face.

https://twitter.com/beautyinallah/status/603192098066604032



https://twitter.com/thesoulasylum/status/603219349072007168

https://twitter.com/vanillarie/status/603270349137039360

https://twitter.com/LEOVALDAZZLE/status/603253051827290113

Some even questioned why Khloe wasn't judged for wearing a niqab like Muslim women are:

https://twitter.com/feministit/status/603246513335111681

https://twitter.com/hendyasser__/status/603221034016342016

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