Cultural Appropriation

By Gary Wiener

Book Overview

While the concept of "cultural appropriation" was first popularized in the academic sphere in the 1980s, it has only recently become a major topic of public discourse. Ensuring that other cultures--particularly marginalized ones--are respected is a more significant priority today, but what counts as cultural appropriation is a topic of contentious debate. Some argue that using elements of other cultures without proper acknowledgment is disrespectful and exploitative, while others say that it is a way of showing appreciation for other cultures and that it is impossible to avoid in a globalized society. The viewpoints in this volume attempt to clarify the difference between cultural exchange and appropriation through a wide range of perspectives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534509631
• ISBN13: 9781534509634
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12