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Nitram

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5. I think some "cultural appropriation" is actually a sign of empathy and admiration.

Reply to MrScorpio (Original post)

Thu Aug 11, 2016, 09:42 AM

Aug 2016

Like language, fashion and art will always go where they want to and nobody can stop them for good or for evil. that's like trying to stop the tides or the revolution of the earth. That said, it is important to acknowledge the roots of music, art and fashion, and show respect to the cultures from which they arose.

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Imagine... [View all] MrScorpio Aug 2016 OP

Or getting your entire senior creative writing poems for the grade stolen - raven mad Aug 2016 #1

Important issue, but must not confuse cultural participation with appropriation. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #2

Well... MrScorpio Aug 2016 #3

Lots of good points in your post. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #4

I think some "cultural appropriation" is actually a sign of empathy and admiration. Nitram Aug 2016 #5