Cultural Appropriation
When someone adopts a culture that isn't their own and does not acknowledge or respect the culture being used for their own benefit
What is cultural appropriation?
This American sports team used an Indian head as it's mascot and their team name was a slur and they recently got rid of both
Who are The Washington Commanders?
Wearing tribal dresses and headpieces
What is Native American culture?
Having an interest in learning about specific a culture
What is cultural appreciation?
This has played a huge role, positively and negatively, in cultural appropriation.
What is social media?
This celebrity culturally appropriated cornrows and called them boxer braids.
Who is Kim Kardashian?
dressing up in a sombrero and poncho combo
What is Latinx culture?
Taking elements of a culture and attempting to make it sexy
What is Cultural Appropriation?
Who is more likely to get away with cultural appropriation?
What is celebrities?
The practice of wearing makeup to imitate the appearance of a black person
What is Blackface?
Wearing kimonos
What is Asian culture?
What is Cultural Appropriation?
A structure that allows Black people specifically to face consequences for certain everyday cultural actions that non black don't
What is systemic racism?
This artist wore a Bindi, an Indian-inspired dress, and used Bollywood inspired dance moves during the MTV Movie Awards in 2013
Who is Selena Gomez?
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You receive an invitation to a Muslim wedding, so you do some research on traditional weddings to learn what to expect and how to dress. Based on your research you bring a scarf and cover your head to show respect during the wedding.
What is Cultural Appreciation?
Why is cultural appropriation such a problem?
This person had a music video in 2014 that perpetuated black stereotypes and mocked black culture. All of the ballerinas in the video were white, while the black women were only seen twerking.
Who is Taylor Swift?
Wearing coconut bras
You go to the store and buy mass-produced dream catchers, moccasins, headdresses, or other "Native American inspired" items from a tourist shop.
What is Cultural Appropriation?