## Step 2 - Video watching

You are going to watch two videos about cultural appropriation.
In the first one, the presenter makes a case in favour of cultural appropriation and outlines the benefits to the community.
As you watch, complete the notes with words from the video.

#### Watch the video

Watch the video and discuss with a classmate about Cultural Appropriation.

What do you think about this video? Would you wear the garments/accessories the man in the pictures shows?
Do you think you are entitled?

#### Discuss with a classmate

Read the following statements. Choose two statements to discuss with your classmate and mention your arguments. Then listen and discuss the statement of your classmate.

| Cultural appropriation highlights the imbalance between those in power and those who have been historically oppressed.
| Cultural appropriation is a layered and nuanced phenomenon that many people may have trouble understanding—or may not realize when they are doing it themselves.
| It is natural to merge and blend cultures as people from different backgrounds come together and interact.
| If cultural appropriation is done right everybody can benefit.
| Cultural appropriation is morally wrong.
| Appropriation is permissible and is just an innocent byproduct of the melting pot in a country where many cultures come together. The result of the melting pot is sharing, synthesis and learning.