Cultural Appropriation

Question 1

What is cultural appropriation?

Answer 1

Talking aspects of a culture and using them in ways that they were not meant to be used

Question 2

What could cultural appropriation be a part of?

Answer 2

Clothing, music, art, food, symbols and more. These teams often have spiritual importance.

Question 3

Why does it happen?

Answer 3

People may do this because they do not know any better. But it can be hurtful, and misrepresent a culture
Over time this can create stereotypes
These false representations often suggest that indigenous peoples live in the past, and gives the impression that all cultures are the same

Question 4

Examples:

Answer 4

People wear headdresses at festivals like coachella, but a traditional headdress represents a rite of passage and is earned

Logos for sports teams

Question 5

Cultural appropriation is different from cultural appreciation. So what is cultural appreciation?

Answer 5

When cultural groups share knowledge and customs but they lack a powerful dynamic, and all groups are equal

Question 6

What happens in cultural appropriation?

Answer 6

A dominant group takes cultural elements from an oppressed group without respect

Question 7

Example of cultural appreciation:

Answer 7

Trying a new cuisine from an authentic chef or visiting a new place and going on a tour by a local guide