Cultural Appreciation vs Appropriation

Wearing a traditional kimono to a Japanese tea ceremony while respecting the customs.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

Using Native American headdresses as fashion accessories at a music festival.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

Learning to cook traditional Mexican dishes from a chef born and raised in Mexico.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

An author writes a novel set in India, thoroughly researching and respecting the culture.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

A business sells dreamcatchers as trendy home decor, without acknowledging their origin.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

Attending a yoga class that focuses on the spiritual and physical disciplines of Indian yoga.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

Using African tribal symbols as tattoos without understanding their significance.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

A non-native Spanish speaker teaches Spanish without proper knowledge of its cultural context.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

Organizing a cultural exchange program that promotes mutual understanding between cultures.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation

A fashion designer incorporates traditional Chinese patterns into their designs respectfully.

• Cultural Appreciation
• Cultural Appropriation