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Is the wellness industry racist? Is the wellness industry racist?
Yes, the wellness industry is racist Yes, the wellness industry is racist
No, the wellness industry is not racist No, the wellness industry is not racist
There is a history of racism in westernised wellness culture There is a history of racism in westernised wellness culture
The wellness industry is not accessible to all people because it thrives on oppression The wellness industry is not accessible to all people because it thrives on oppression
There is not enough education on including the culture and ethnicity of individuals into wellness initiatives There is not enough education on including the culture and ethnicity of individuals into wellness initiatives
There are fewer wellness campaigns designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) There are fewer wellness campaigns designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)
Cultural appropriation is rife in western wellness circles Cultural appropriation is rife in western wellness circles
The wellness industry is accessible to all and actions for inclusion have already been taken The wellness industry is accessible to all and actions for inclusion have already been taken
Tech makes the wellness industry accessible to everyone Tech makes the wellness industry accessible to everyone
Wellness sub-industries place priority on diverse employees and clientel Wellness sub-industries place priority on diverse employees and clientel
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Is the wellness industry racist?
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No, the wellness industry is not racist

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Tech makes the wellness industry accessible to everyone

Free apps and websites make almost all wellness practices widely accessible.
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Context

Previously expensive and attainable practices, such as yoga and mindfulness, are now available free of cost via apps and websites.

The Argument

People can access wellness resources and materials wherever and whenever they so desire. Wellness experts have created free platforms, which makes the industry benefits extremely accessible.

Counter arguments

Technology can't account for skincare, a key facet of the industry. Also, apps only account for a small part of wellness and can't solve real-world exclusion.

Proponents

Framing

Technology and innovation are beneficial for society. Wellness can be accessed via apps and internet.

Premises

Tech is inherently non-biased and user-run

Rejecting the premises

Tech is inherently neoliberal and many cannot afford it. Therefore, the "accessibility" argument is a myth.

References

In the Wild

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