Cultural Appropriation Flashcard

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What is the definition of cultural appropriation?

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The unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of customs from another culture

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Why does cultural appropriation cause offense?

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Because it often involves misusing items with deep cultural significance.

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What is the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange?

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Cultural exchange is a harmless practice, while cultural appropriation is harmful.

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Why is it important to consider privilege when discussing cultural appropriation?

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Because privilege enables individuals to adopt cultural items due to belonging to the dominant race or culture.

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What is an example of cultural appropriation by a celebrity? Options: Wearing a national flag in a respectful way, Using traditional Indian costume as a pastime, Naming a fashion line 'Kimono' without understanding its cultural significance, Wearing dreadlocks as a means of self-expression

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Naming a fashion line 'Kimono' without understanding its cultural significance

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A non-indigenous person wears a feathered headdress to a music festival. What makes this most likely to be appropriation?

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Headdresses are sacred cultural items often earned through ceremony, not fashion.

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Which of the following classroom practices would help prevent cultural appropriation in lesson planning?
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Using Pinterest to find cultural craft ideas,
Asking students to dress up as characters from different cultures,
Consulting members of that culture or using materials created by cultural insiders,
Avoiding all multicultural lessons altogether

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Consulting members of that culture or using materials created by cultural insiders

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How does intersectionality help us understand cultural appropriation more clearly?

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It allows us to see how identity-based power differences (race, class, gender) shape who gets harmed or celebrated.

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Which statement about cultural appropriation is true? Options: Cultural appropriation promotes understanding and appreciation of other cultures, It is important to understand and recognize the pattern of exploiting and misunderstanding marginalized cultures, Cultural appropriation is a harmless practice and should not be criticized, Cultural appropriation should be over-analyzed and individuals should feel guilty for using items from other cultures

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It is important to understand and recognize the pattern of exploiting and misunderstanding marginalized cultures

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To become better informed educators of the future, what is the suggested approach towards cultural appropriation?

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To educate oneself and ensure proper respect, acknowledgment, and appreciation of other cultures and traditions