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.