But
here, too, the traditionalist is placed in a bind, for Macklemore has captured
and co-opted the image
and sentiments associated with
justice, kindness,
fairness, progress, equality, love, patience, kindness, care for the individual person,
and human rights, while the tradition gets linked to poison, hatred, bigotry, discrimination, inequality, violence,
and war.
«We should treat every person who works
here with respect
and dignity,
and that means creating a climate where there is accountability,
fairness, respect,
and access to
justice if sexual harassment takes place.
Here's a laundry list of issues the film includes or makes reference to: rape, suicide, homosexuality, arranged marriages, the caste system,
fairness creams, harassment, vigilante
justice,
and more.