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Discussion: "Cultural Appropriation"
Member Since: 2/2/2014
Posts: 11,642
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While there are a lot of definitions I'll leave in simpler terms and ask this
Is it a bad/negative thing to take ideas/clothing/etc from another culture and use them in your own?
Should it be discouraged?
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Member Since: 1/3/2014
Posts: 4,012
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You're a human being that has the decision to stick your own local, indoctrinated customs, or you can break away from what's expected of you and express yourself on a universal level.
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Member Since: 11/28/2011
Posts: 27,495
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ENOUGH
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 56,234
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No, I'd rather experience the world and appreciate the many different cultures throughout human history than stick to one culture I'm told I should live by for my entire life. Where's the fun in that?
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Member Since: 1/6/2014
Posts: 29,555
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
Posts: 1,906
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i think it CAN be an issue when its used for the sake of capitalism
however it is def becoming overdone and extra
its just a fine line tbh
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 68,548
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I think there's no such thing as cultural appropriation.
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Member Since: 12/28/2011
Posts: 4,274
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Originally posted by Sam
No, I'd rather experience the world and appreciate the many different cultures throughout human history than stick to one culture I'm told I should live by for my entire life.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
Posts: 34,961
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My god you guys are annoying as hell with this topic. Bitching about people bitching.
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 3,520
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I think when artists do it to promote their albums or use it in their music videos in a disrespectful way it is crossing a line. If they go to said culture and respectfully want to learn about it and not just capitalize on it then it's okay. For someone to want to dress up as an "Indian Chief" I think it is disrespectful to said culture because it is taking something sacred and using it as a costume
P.S. This topic is kinda overdone and flamebait-ish
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 3/22/2012
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As I understand things...
It's not bad to present another culture to your audience faithfully, respectfully, and with full knowledge of what you're doing - preferably at least with the inclusion of people of that actual culture, whether in your video or song or with their consultation so you understand what you are putting into your art and why it's important.
Many people don't, however, actually do that - they use another culture for visual aesthetic or sound without paying any respect to that culture. They use it just for their own profit as a person who doesn't belong to that culture.
Some people say that even the first isn't acceptable, but they hardly have the time to complain about it since it rarely happens in comparison to the prevalence of the latter, of the exploitation of cultures for profit and recognition.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, though.
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Member Since: 5/28/2010
Posts: 29,225
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Quote:
Originally posted by Javan
ENOUGH
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Member Since: 2/6/2012
Posts: 29,767
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IMO cultural appropriation is only a thing when used in a way to intentionally mock or make light of a culture.
If you want a hairstyle from a different culture, DO IT. No one owns culture.
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Member Since: 8/29/2011
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Yes. Dead, lifeless, split-ended hair is not meant for dreads, white people. Accept it and move on.
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Member Since: 1/4/2014
Posts: 8,187
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Nope. Walking down my street wearing a kimono as I type this
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
Posts: 34,961
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Quote:
Originally posted by Retro
As I understand things...
It's not bad to present another culture to your audience faithfully, respectfully, and with full knowledge of what you're doing - preferably at least with the inclusion of people of that actual culture, whether in your video or song or with their consultation so you understand what you are putting into your art and why it's important.
Many people don't, however, actually do that - they use another culture for visual aesthetic or sound without paying any respect to that culture. They use it just for their own profit as a person who doesn't belong to that culture.
Some people say that even the first isn't acceptable, but they hardly have the time to complain about it since it rarely happens in comparison to the prevalence of the latter, of the exploitation of cultures for profit and recognition.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, though.
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You're good.
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Member Since: 4/20/2012
Posts: 3,792
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Quote:
Originally posted by Retro
As I understand things...
It's not bad to present another culture to your audience faithfully, respectfully, and with full knowledge of what you're doing - preferably at least with the inclusion of people of that actual culture, whether in your video or song or with their consultation so you understand what you are putting into your art and why it's important.
Many people don't, however, actually do that - they use another culture for visual aesthetic or sound without paying any respect to that culture. They use it just for their own profit as a person who doesn't belong to that culture.
Some people say that even the first isn't acceptable, but they hardly have the time to complain about it since it rarely happens in comparison to the prevalence of the latter, of the exploitation of cultures for profit and recognition.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, though.
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Nailed it.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
Posts: 20,070
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Quote:
Originally posted by Retro
As I understand things...
It's not bad to present another culture to your audience faithfully, respectfully, and with full knowledge of what you're doing - preferably at least with the inclusion of people of that actual culture, whether in your video or song or with their consultation so you understand what you are putting into your art and why it's important.
Many people don't, however, actually do that - they use another culture for visual aesthetic or sound without paying any respect to that culture. They use it just for their own profit as a person who doesn't belong to that culture.
Some people say that even the first isn't acceptable, but they hardly have the time to complain about it since it rarely happens in comparison to the prevalence of the latter, of the exploitation of cultures for profit and recognition.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, though.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
Posts: 10,215
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Can we banish that cultural appropriation ****ery out for GOOD! If I wanna go out wearing a burka I WILL, and if someone accuse me of that stupidity I'LL PUT A FREAKING KIMONO ON TOP! I'm done!
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Member Since: 5/8/2012
Posts: 6,632
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You have to educate yourself properly on what it is and why the culture values it. If the culture encourages outsiders to dress in that way and it's done in a respectful and appropriate manner, it should be alright. Using them as Halloween costumes should be a nono.
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Originally posted by KillingYourCareer
I think there's no such thing as cultural appropriation.
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Just because you don't think it's offensive doesn't mean it doesn't exist, numbskull.
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