What is Cultural Appropriation?

The video discusses Sacheen Littlefeather's 1973 Oscars speech, representing Marlon Brando, to highlight cultural appropriation and Native American misrepresentation in film. It explores the concept of cultural appropriation, its historical roots, and the challenges of defining cultural ownership. The video also examines power dynamics in cultural appropriation and the real-world impact of media misrepresentation on marginalized cultures.

What was the main reason Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando's Oscar at the 1973 Academy Awards?

• To support women's rights

• To promote environmental conservation

• To highlight the misrepresentation of Native Americans in film

• To protest the Vietnam War

When did the term 'cultural appropriation' first appear in print?

• 1980

• 1973

• 1990

• 1945

According to Raymond Williams, which of the following is NOT one of the main categories of culture?

• Shared ways of life

• Economic systems

• Cultural production

• Intellectual and spiritual development

What is a key challenge in legally protecting cultural products?

• Cultural products are too expensive to protect

• Cultural products are constantly evolving

• Cultural products are owned by individuals

• Cultural products are not valuable

What is a common argument against the existence of cultural appropriation?

• Culture is not important in modern society

• Culture is only relevant in academic circles

• Culture is shared and not owned by anyone

• Culture is too complex to understand

What does cultural appropriation often involve, according to the discussion on power dynamics?

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Promoting cultural understanding

• Using cultural elements for entertainment without context

• Sharing cultural practices equally

What real-world issue did Marlon Brando highlight in his statement after the 1973 Oscars?

• The environmental crisis

• The economic disparity in America

• The systematic mischaracterization of Native Americans

• The lack of diversity in Hollywood