What Is ยท Culture
Cultural Appropriation
Using elements outside their context
Cultural appropriation is when elements from a culture are used by outsiders without understanding, credit, or consent.
- context
- power dynamics
- representation
- respect
- misuse
Power and Context
Appropriation often involves dominant groups borrowing from marginalized cultures.
Impact
Can distort meaning, commercialize traditions, or reinforce stereotypes.
Alternatives
Seek collaboration, attribution, and learning instead of extraction.