Tag: appropriation
Cultural appropriation – Indonesians to food influencers: “Leave Bali out of it”
The influencer community likes to appear particularly politically correct and inclusive – but one of its most famous representatives, Hank Ge, is now confronted with accusations of cultural appropriation. Colorful…
Elisapie, Inuit singer, engages in reverse “cultural appropriation”
Elisapie in Montreal, in 2022. There are words borrowed from others which, sometimes better than your own, reveal what is deeply buried within you. This is the strange experience that…
With the debate on cultural appropriation, costume parties turn into a headache
At the Fasnacht fashion show in Karlsruhe, Germany, March 4, 2014. EVA Z. GENTHE / VISUM Halloween and costume parties are sacred for Charlotte, 31, a stay-at-home mother. This adopted…
What does “cultural appropriation” mean? meaning and use
ABBREVIATIONS AND THEIR MEANINGS Aug 21, 2023 at 6:30 am The term “cultural appropriation” is appearing more and more frequently in discussions. We’ll explain what it means and how to…
“In fashion, cultural appropriation reinforces stereotypes, especially racial ones”
In 2015, Valentino presented a collection inspired by Africa for spring-summer 2016. “Primitive, tribal, spiritual, yet royal”, described the Italian label on its Twitter account. On the catwalk, mostly white…
Dreadlocks, Reggae, Winnetou – What remains of the debate about cultural appropriation? – Radio SRF 1
White reggae musicians with dreadlocks or new Winnetou books: Both cases fueled a discussion about cultural appropriation this summer. When are cultural borrowings problematic? When legitimate? What is an appropriate…
Cultural Appropriation – “Bans and taboos are the wrong way” – News
First the uproar about canceled concerts by white reggae musicians with Rastas, then the controversy about the publication of a film and two books about Winnetou: the topic of “cultural…
a delightful example of cultural appropriation
Naïve ideologists have started a culture war that leaves little room for factual discussions. Suddenly white reggae musicians are cancelled. Pop music has long shown that everyone can benefit from…
Cultural appropriation: Bern debate shows social trends
Just don’t hurt anyone: In order not to expose some visitors to “bad feelings”, a pub in Bern canceled a concert. Shouldn’t one expect a little more reflection from adults?…
In Mexico, cultural appropriation can go get dressed
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