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Students will be able to define cultural appropriation and distinguish between cultural exchange and cultural appropriation. They will understand why cultural appropriation is seen as problematic, especially in diverse societies.

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Before class, you researched cultural appropriation and found an example or question to bring to class. This pre-class activity will make this lesson as relevant as possible for your life.

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In your groups, write a definition of cultural appropriation with some appropriate examples. Add it below with your group names.

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Summarize what you have learned about cultural appropriation. Share insights and reflections on your own changes in perception and how this relates to you.

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Eddo-Lodge, R. (2017) Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race. London, UK: Bloomsbury Circus.

Oluo, I. (2019) So You Want to Talk about Race. Seattle, WA: Seal Press.

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What’s the Difference Between Appropriation and Appreciation?

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"The debate over whether yoga constitutes cultural appropriation is a contentious one, with passionate arguments on both sides. Shreena Gandhi, PhD, and Simon Wolff argue that the popularity of yoga in the West is “tied up with colonialism” and allows practitioners to “experience the idea of another culture while focusing on the self.” (not my own words- see the article)

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The difference between Appropriation and Appreciation...

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The difference between Appropriation and Appreciation...

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Appropriation

· Dehumanizes oppressed groups

· Takes without permission

· Perpetuates stereotypes

· Ignores the meaning and stories behind the cultural elements

Appreciation

· Celebrates cultures in a respectful way

· Asks permission, provides credit, and offers compensation

· Elevates the voices and experiences of members of a cultural group

· Focuses on learning the stories and meanings behind cultural elements

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Questions to use in real-life application

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Questions to use in real-life application

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How to Know If Something Is Cultural Appropriation:

If you are unsure how to decide if something is cultural appropriation, here are some questions to ask yourself:

· What is your goal with what you are doing?

· Are you following a trend or exploring the history of a culture?

· Are you deliberately trying to insult someone's culture or are you being respectful?

· Are you purchasing something (e.g., artwork) that is a reproduction of a culture or an original?

· How would people from the culture you are borrowing from feel about what you are doing?

· Are there any stereotypes involved in what you are doing?

· Are you using a sacred item (e.g., headdress) in a flippant or fun way?

· Are you borrowing something from an ancient culture and pretending that it is new?

· Are you crediting the source or inspiration of what you are doing?

· If a person of the original culture were to do what you are doing, would they be viewed as "cool" or could they possibly face discrimination?

· Are you wearing a costume (e.g., Geisha girl, tribal wear) that represents a culture?

· Are you ignoring the cultural significance of something in favor of following a trend?

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Assign a project where students must find and analyze an instance of cultural appropriation in popular culture. They should provide a written or video report of their findings.

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What Does Cultural Appropriation Really Mean? (Published 2022)

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And as accusations of improper borrowing increase, what is at stake when boundaries of collective identity are crossed?

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1. Many of you plan to study internationally, where you will encounter different cultures, value systems and social norms.

2. For your studies at Patana, you need to understand the varying interpretations of different groups when they encounter specific knowledge and objects.

3. This will avoid some awkward and unpleasant social interactions for you and mean you have a more positive impact on others!

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