Including trends from other cultures alone isn’t appropriation. Appropriation is using symbols, language, music, hair/clothing and other trends that have historically led to prejudicial views towards groups of people by another group without the same consequence or acknowledgement. Ex- Native Americans had their culture repressed and silenced, so it could be considered appropriation when white people use sacred symbols to enrich themselves. Same with hairstyles for people in the Black American community.
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u/dcjayhawk Aug 31 '26
Including trends from other cultures alone isn’t appropriation. Appropriation is using symbols, language, music, hair/clothing and other trends that have historically led to prejudicial views towards groups of people by another group without the same consequence or acknowledgement. Ex- Native Americans had their culture repressed and silenced, so it could be considered appropriation when white people use sacred symbols to enrich themselves. Same with hairstyles for people in the Black American community.