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PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think about people wearing clothes from other cultures for fashion?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- cultural appropriation
- stereotype
- ethnocentrism
- identity
- cultural exchange
- appreciation
- misrepresentation
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Can you think of an example of cultural appropriation in fashion?
- How do you think we can show respect for other cultures?
- Why is it important to understand the history behind cultural symbols?
- Do you think it’s possible for cultural appropriation to be unintentional? Why or why not?
- How can people learn to appreciate cultures without appropriating them?
- How can cultural appreciation be practiced in everyday life?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about cultural appropriation: What would you ask about the line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation?
Situation:
2. Consider stereotypes: How would you ask about the role of stereotypes in cultural appropriation?
Situation:
3. Reflect on identity: How would you ask about how cultural appropriation impacts someone’s cultural identity?