Can a dominant culture be appropriated?

Hinzugefügt: 2026-06-07

[00:00:00]Can white culture [music] be appro- appropriated?

[00:00:02]>> Cultural appropriation is defined as the adoption [music] of elements of a marginalized culture by members of another >> [music] >> and typically more dominant group without showing respect or understanding [music] for that particular culture. So, traditionally white people are seen as the oppressors. [music] And you do have those individuals that would say you have uh Hispanics or you have black people who emulate white cultures, but you're not going to say that they're [music] appropriating the culture.

[00:00:31]>> Because the question there is who's benefiting or being harmed sort of in terms of influence [music] and and maybe finances. If they gain and the white culture isn't hurt, then it doesn't really amount to appropriation.