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  1. Mar 2, 2022 · If one uses or takes ‘other’ cultural material, this is to ‘appropriate’ it. If, on the other hand, one does not use it but merely acts as an audience, as it were, then this is appreciation. So, if a white European starts a dub band, they ‘appropriate’ dub culture.

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  2. doubt the possibility of accurate cultural appropriation in literature. Appropriation most commonly appears in literature as “subject appropriation,” a term explained by James O. Young in “Profound Offense and Cultural Appropriation.”

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  3. Jul 31, 2020 · Put simply, writers should write characters that reflect cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation. Overall, political correctness is threatening diversity and freedom in literature, despite its aim to empower marginalised voices.

  4. Apr 3, 2023 · The literature on cultural appropriation identifies two distinct forms of cultural exchange under conditions of asymmetrical power relations: assimilation and exploitation (Rogers 2006). Assimilation is when members of a less powerful group (e.g., immigrants) use the elements of a more powerful group (e.g., indigenes).

  5. 3 days ago · A term used to describe the taking over of creative or artistic forms, themes, or practices by one cultural group from another. It is in general used to describe Western appropriations of non‐Western or non‐white forms, and carries connotations of exploitation and dominance.

  6. Jun 30, 2018 · The dictionary definition is this: “Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture. It is distinguished from equal cultural exchange...

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  8. Aug 30, 2021 · Cultural appropriation takes many forms, covers a range of types of action, and has many consequences. It is not a uniform practice and needs to be assessed on a case by case basis but there are common themes and issues. What follows is a discussion of the key concepts and literature in the field.