Definition of Cultural Appropriation

the implementation or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture

Examples of Cultural Appropriation in a sentence

Classmates accused the white student of cultural appropriation for wearing dreadlocks.  🔊

Wearing a Native American feathered headdress as a fashion accessory is widely cited as an example of cultural appropriation.  🔊

Depending on who you ask, non-black people wearing durags as a fashion statement could be deemed an example of cultural appropriation.  🔊

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