We can all admit that at one point in life we have caught ourselves following the latest trends. We assume the style is an idea that is in for the moment, that came randomly from someone or somewhere that does not concern us. When in actuality it derived from a culture far from where we are with a deeper and significant meaning. This is what is known as cultural appropriation. No matter if it is an accident or intentional, taking an idea or style that does not belong to our original culture is considered as cultural appropriation.
One thing that is common among humans is the lack of empathy, especially towards other cultures. Now more than ever there is a need for sensitivity towards other cultural values. People derive styles and trends based from struggles of certain ethnic groups. …show more content…
According to M.Johnson Cultural appropriation is more of a “power dynamic in which members of a dominant culture take elements from a culture of people who have been systematically oppressed by that dominant group” (n.pag.). In turn the original groups of people are criticized when they try to openly embrace their culture. “It 's most likely to be harmful when the source community is a minority group that has been oppressed or exploited in other ways” (Nittlen.pag). Therefore it is offensive when people sport a cultural style that does not belong to them.
Pop culture is often times a hub for cultural appropriation. From musicians to fashion moguls to modern day artist; they have managed to use other cultural ethics to “appeal” to a certain audience for economic gain. Actress and activistAmandla Stenberg best explained in her cultural appropriation video “ Don’t Cashcrop my Cornrolls” that “Appropriation occurs when a style leads to racist generalizations or stereotypes where it originated, but is
One thing that is common among humans is the lack of empathy, especially towards other cultures. Now more than ever there is a need for sensitivity towards other cultural values. People derive styles and trends based from struggles of certain ethnic groups. …show more content…
According to M.Johnson Cultural appropriation is more of a “power dynamic in which members of a dominant culture take elements from a culture of people who have been systematically oppressed by that dominant group” (n.pag.). In turn the original groups of people are criticized when they try to openly embrace their culture. “It 's most likely to be harmful when the source community is a minority group that has been oppressed or exploited in other ways” (Nittlen.pag). Therefore it is offensive when people sport a cultural style that does not belong to them.
Pop culture is often times a hub for cultural appropriation. From musicians to fashion moguls to modern day artist; they have managed to use other cultural ethics to “appeal” to a certain audience for economic gain. Actress and activistAmandla Stenberg best explained in her cultural appropriation video “ Don’t Cashcrop my Cornrolls” that “Appropriation occurs when a style leads to racist generalizations or stereotypes where it originated, but is