Cultural appropriation explainer: How to avoid being offensive.

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Description

Cultural appropriation occurs throughout popular culture, from CGucchi producing a 'blackface' sweater to Chanel's boutique boomerang, Jamie Oliver's use of rice and people wearing cornrows. The article explored the nature of and history cultural appropriation, and why some people find it offensive.

Period9 Feb 2019

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleCultural appropriation explainer: How to avoid being offensive.
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletMamamia
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size938 words
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date9/02/19
    DescriptionThis was an interview exploring cultural appropriation in the fashion industry.
    Producer/AuthorChelsea McLaughlin
    URLhttps://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-cultural-appropriation/
    PersonsElizabeth Coleman

Keywords

  • popular culture
  • fashion
  • cultural appropriation
  • indigenous rights
  • offence