Are you familiar with the term “cultural appropriation”? It refers to the use of elements from one culture by another, often without respect for its significance. Recently, in the US, white celebrities and brands were accused of appropriating Chinese culture by wearing traditional Chinese clothing or symbols for fashion trends without understanding their cultural roots. On the other hand, similar cases happened in China, where people have been accused of appropriating other foreign cultures. Have you heard of any of those cases? What's the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation?
Let's explore this topic deeply. Let's try to better understand why some groups of people get offended while other groups have no idea why. Let's look at case studies and real and discuss the complexities of cultural appropriation vs. appreciation in today’s interconnected world. Let's honestly ask if we're becoming too sensitive or too ignorant. Let's have an intelligent and important discussion with the goal of better understanding one another.