Category: Cultural Appropriation

Cultural assimilation is the process by which a person who immigrates to another country learns to adapt to and accept the culture and customs that are dominant in that country. This process is not easy to undertake, and many immigrants often struggle with assimilation. This struggle is one of the central storylines in Jhumpa Lahiris…

Within the past few decades, the world has become more connected than ever before. It is easier than ever to pick up your phone or get on your computer and be able to talk to someone on the other side of the world. With the change in transportation, there are flights available that can put…

Cultural appropriation has been quietly plaguing society for centuries and it is only recently that society as a whole has become more aware of the repercussions and the importance of individual responsibilities in preventing cultural appropriation. There is an ambiguous line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Progress in society would be hindered if we…

Today Im here to explain and to make sure people understand a questionable topic that is constantly misunderstood in all communities. Cultural appropriation is something that many dont understand but many do. It may be intentional at times and other know that they are doing so, but just dont care enough to stop. First, Im…

Introduction A series of discriminatory events have brought attention to cultural appropriation in fashion. Many major fashion houses (Gucci, Prada, Dior and more) have been accused at being at the forefront of such appropriation. Cultural appropriation as defined by Cambridge Dictionary states that it is the act of taking or using things from a culture…

To first understand the term ‘culture vulture’, it is important to be able to define culture and several other terminologies relating to it that will be applied throughout this essay. ‘Culture’ is notoriously hard to define. Raymond Williams, an influential cultural critic, famously stated that ‘culture is one of the two or three most complicated…

Cultural Appropriation Through Time: A Journey at Tampa Museum of Art Bridging the Gap: From Classroom Lectures to Ancient Artifacts Art museums are modern-day time machines that allow us to learn about the history of our world through paintings, sculptures, drawings, and pictures. They help us expand our knowledge and provide us with a portal…

Cultural Appropriation of Social Media: Tracing its Evolution and Impact Bandwagon Effect: Cultural Appropriation in Action My name is Aliyah Hayes, and I am from Southfield, Michigan. I am currently taking classes at Oakland Community College to pursue my major in Health Care Administration. For my English 1510 class, I have to write about a…

Cultural Appropriation: An African-American Family’s Legacy From Cleburne to Fort Worth: The Journey Amidst Adversity My cultural interview was with my grandmother, 65 years of age and of African-American descent. She grew up on the west side of Fort Worth, TX, a small town by All Saint’sSaint’s Hospital. Now, at the time, called Baylor All…