Cultural appropriation

If you show love and appreciation for parts of a culture, but remain prejudiced against its people, that's appropriation.

It's disappointing that in 2020, we're still styling white models in traditional Black hairstyles. Comme des Garçons Homme Plus debuted its Fall/Winter

Common cultural appropriation examples that are NOT OK (no matter what society says)

As a teen growing up in India, pop's biggest names swiped from my culture. We didn't see it as crass; thankfully, today's kids do.

You probably remember the furor a while back about the girl who wore a 'Chinese dress' as her prom dress. It became a huge story and got everyone in a tizzy about cultural appropriation, what it means, when it becomes problematic and if, just maybe, we are all becoming just a little too damn sensitive with all the social issues?

Native American. My culture is NOT your costume!

A discussion of what cultural appropriation is with relevant examples for young people to understand. It also touches on power and privilige, race and identity.

Cultural appropriation is not just a trade of ideas. It is more than that. Remember appreciation good, appropriation bad.

Cultural appropriation in fashion has sparked debate, and an exchange founded on equality could settle the controversy over looks by Chanel, Dior, Dsquared2 and others

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