Oaxaca.- Zapotec indigenous women had to dress, model and dance the garments of a French brand, which the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples accuses of undermining the dignity of peoples and communities.
On January 8, the French brand Sezane dressed indigenous women with its new season in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca.
In a video it is observed that the indigenous women are photographed and recorded while following the instructions of the French brand's staff who ask to dance while modeling, which they consider in networks as a way of mocking.
Given the controversy and the complaint on social networks, the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI) "strongly" condemned the improper use of the image of women and announced that it will dialogue with the authorities of Teotitlán and the aggrieved persons to initiate an appeal. legal.
They attack the dignity of peoples in Oaxaca
Well, according to the INPI, these actions violate the dignity of peoples and communities, and also reinforce racist stereotypes about indigenous culture and traditions.
The INPI called on private brands and companies to stop exploiting indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples and communities.
Sezane clothing is originally from Paris, it was born in 2013 and its garments are characterized by being vintage.
(With information from El Universal)
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