Cultural appropriation happens when people from a dominant group take or use elements of a minority culture like clothing, language, music, or traditions without understanding, respect, or permission. This can lead to stereotypes, disrespect, or even harm to the original culture.
1. Exchange
This is a fair and mutual sharing between two cultures that have equal
power. Both sides benefit and agree to the exchange.
- Example:
Two communities collaborate on a music project, blending their styles with
mutual respect and credit.
2. Dominance
This happens when a powerful culture adopts parts of a weaker culture,
especially one it has historically controlled or colonized.
- Example: A
colonizing country adopts Indigenous clothing or rituals while continuing
to suppress the people who created them.
3. Exploitation
This is when a dominant group takes cultural elements from a
marginalized group without permission, payment, or acknowledgment.
- Example: A
fashion brand profits from tribal designs without crediting or
compensating the community it copied from.
4. Transculturation
This is a complex blending of cultures where elements are mixed
so deeply that it’s hard to tell where they originally came from.
- Example: Modern street food that combines Asian, Latin, and Western flavors in ways that reflect many influences at once.
Cordillera
IPs Defend the Bahag from Misuse
(Read the full story from: Philstar.com)
The bahag is a traditional loincloth worn by Indigenous
men in the Cordillera region. It’s not just clothing, it holds deep cultural
meaning, symbolizing identity, heritage, and respect for tradition.
In 2022, controversy erupted when contestants in an international
male pageant wore the bahag during a swimsuit competition. Many Cordillera
Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and cultural advocates felt that the way it was
worn, tucked and styled like modern swimwear, was disrespectful and stripped of
its cultural context. Some online posts even sexualized the attire, which added
to the offense.
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
(NCIP) in the Cordillera responded by reminding the public that
traditional garments like the bahag should be treated with dignity. They emphasized
that only the community has the right to decide how their cultural symbols are
used or adapted. The NCIP also supported possible actions by the community to
protect their heritage from misuse.
This incident sparked broader conversations about cultural appropriation, especially when
Indigenous symbols are used for entertainment or profit without proper
understanding or consent.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation refers to the act of taking or using elements of another culture, such as music, art, language, traditions, or symbols, without proper understanding, permission, or credit, often resulting in cultural exploitation, misrepresentation, or profiting from cultural heritage. This can occur when elements of a marginalized or minority culture are adopted by a dominant culture, often perpetuating stereotypes or reinforcing power imbalances. Cultural appropriation can be hurtful and disrespect cultural significance. It differs from cultural exchange, appreciation, or collaboration, which involve mutual respect and understanding.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation happens when people use parts of another culture—like clothes, hairstyles, music, or traditions—without understanding or respecting its meaning.
This often happens to Indigenous Peoples, when their traditional clothing, symbols, or dances are used for fashion, fun, or business, without giving credit or asking permission. It can be hurtful, because these cultural things are sacred or important to them.
In short, cultural appropriation is when a culture is copied or used wrongly, often by more powerful groups, and it can lead to disrespect and harm.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation is when a more powerful group takes something from a less powerful group's culture without truly understanding, respecting, or asking permission. It's different from simply appreciating a culture because it often involves taking things out of context, for profit, or for trends, without giving credit to the original creators. This can be harmful because it often disrespects the culture that has faced discrimination or hardship, while the people from that culture might even be looked down upon for the very same things
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ReplyDeleteCulture appropriation, in a general sense, is the very act of borrowing from another culture without much respect or understanding-a misuse of its clothing, music, traditions for mere fashion or profit. When any such act occurs, it becomes an insult to those from the appropriated culture as it disregards their history and identity. What we ought to do instead is pay respects to cultures by understanding them rather than utilizing them indiscriminately.
Cultural appropriation is when someone uses parts of another culture like clothes, symbols, or traditions, without respect or understanding, especially if that culture has been treated unfairly in the past. It’s harmful when it disrespects or takes credit away from the original culture.
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This refers to the use of Indigenous symbols, dress, or traditions by non-Indigenous people without permission or respect, often for fashion or profit, leading to disrespect and exploitation.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation refers to the adoption of elements from a marginalized culture by members of a dominant group, often without understanding or respecting the original context. This can include using traditional clothing, symbols, language, or art in ways that strip them of meaning or reduce them to stereotypes. In academic discussions, it is viewed as a form of cultural exploitation, especially when the appropriating group benefits socially or commercially while the source culture continues to face discrimination or erasure.
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ReplyDeleteIn academic discussions, cultural appropriation is considered a form of cultural exploitation, particularly when the appropriating group benefits socially or commercially while the source culture continues to face discrimination or erasure. Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements from a marginalized culture by members of a dominant group, frequently without understanding or respecting the original context. Such examples include using traditional clothing, symbols, language, or art in ways that deprive them of meaning or reduce them to stereotypes.
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ReplyDeleteWhen members of a dominant group adopt or utilize aspects of a minority culture, such as attire, language, music, or customs, without acknowledgment, respect, or consent, this is known as cultural appropriation.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation happens when people outside a culture use elements of that culture—such as clothing, symbols, music, or traditions—without understanding or respecting their meaning. This often happens to Indigenous Peoples. For example, traditional clothing or sacred symbols may be used as fashion or decoration, without permission from the community. This can be hurtful because it disrespects their culture and removes its true meaning. While learning about other cultures is good, it is important to show respect, ask permission, and avoid using cultural items in a way that is harmful or disrespectful.
This happens when others take or copy Indigenous symbols, clothing, or rituals without permission or respect, often turning sacred traditions into trends.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation is the improper or unrecognized adoption of elements from one culture by members of another, often charged against dominant culture individuals who draw from minority cultures.
Cultural appropriation is when someone from a dominant culture adopts elements of a minority culture without understanding, respect, or permission. This often involves commodifying cultural symbols or practices, stripping them of their original meaning and potentially causing offense or perpetuating stereotypes. It's different from cultural exchange, which involves mutual respect and understanding.
ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation happens when people from a more powerful group take things like clothing, symbols, language, or art from a less powerful or marginalized culture. They often do this without really understanding or respecting the original meaning. This can make those cultural elements seem like just trends or stereotypes. In schools and academic discussions, it's seen as unfair, especially when the dominant group gains money or popularity from it while the original culture is still being treated badly or ignored.
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ReplyDeleteCultural appropriation is the adoption of elements of a minority or marginalized culture by a dominant culture, often without understanding, respect, or acknowledgment of the original context. It is a concept that has gained prominence in discussions about identity politics and social justice, particularly in the post-colonial world.
Power Dynamics: It typically occurs when a dominant or more powerful group takes from a marginalized group. The dominant group can benefit financially, socially, or otherwise from these cultural elements, while the original culture may face discrimination or be penalized for those same elements. For example, a hairstyle like cornrows might be considered "unprofessional" for a Black person but a fashionable trend when worn by a white celebrity.
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This is an example of cultural appropriation because the bahag, a sacred and traditional attire, was used out of context in a swimsuit competition without permission or understanding of its meaning. It disrespected the cultural and spiritual significance of the garment.
It is important to ask permission or understand the meaning behind a cultural symbol before using it, especially if you are not part of that culture, because it shows respect for the people who hold it sacred. Without consent, using these symbols can lead to misrepresentation, disrespect, and harm. Respect means giving proper credit, acknowledging the cultural context, and ensuring that the practice or item is not exploited. By doing so, we honor the people’s identity and protect their traditions.