Appreciation Vs Appropriation

What is the difference between appreciation and appropriation of a culture?

• Appreciation is when someone respects and learns from a culture, while appropriation is when someone exploits and erases a culture.

• Appreciation is when someone adopts and imitates a culture, while appropriation is when someone criticizes and rejects a culture.

• Appreciation is when someone shares and celebrates a culture, while appropriation is when someone ignores and insults a culture.

• Appreciation is when someone values and understands a culture, while appropriation is when someone misuses and distorts a culture.

Which of the following is an example of cultural appreciation?

• Learning about traditional dances and their cultural significance.

• Using cultural symbols for fashion without understanding their meaning.

• Mimicking accents for amusement.

• None of the above.

What is an example of cultural appropriation in fashion?

• Wearing a scarf or a hat to keep warm or to accessorize an outfit without offending anyone.

• Wearing a kimono as a costume or a fashion statement without knowing its history or significance.

• Wearing a sari or a kilt as a way of honoring your own heritage or identity.

• Wearing a t-shirt or a hoodie with a logo or a slogan that expresses your opinion or style.

How can we show respect and admiration for Indigenous traditions?

• Engage with Indigenous communities in respectful way.

• Seek opportunity to support Indigenous artists, business, and causes

• All of the above

• Recognizing that Indigenous cultures are not costumes or trends.

What are the potential harms of cultural appropriation?

• Celebrating Diversity

• Promoting cultural understanding and respect.

• Perpetuating stereotypes and marginalizing communities

• None of the above

What is one way to avoid cultural appropriation in art?

• To use only your own original ideas and materials and never borrow or be inspired by others.

• To take whatever you want from other cultures and make it your own without any consequences.

• To research and consult with the source community and respect their protocols and preferences.

• To ignore the context and meaning of the cultural elements that you use and focus only on the aesthetics.

What is an example of cultural appreciation in music?

• Copying and remixing songs and lyrics from other cultures without giving credit or permission.

• Listening to and learning from different genres and styles of music from around the world.

• Making fun of and mocking musical traditions and instruments from other cultures.

• Claiming to be an expert or a representative of a musical culture that you do not belong to.

How can someone assure that they are appreciating and not appropriating a culture?

• Borrowing cultural elements without seeking permission

• All of the above

• Educating themselves, engaging respectfully, and avoiding using cultural elements for personal gain.

• Using cultural elements for profit without understanding their meaning.