Assignment task: Briefly define cultural appropriation
History and Importance of the Cultural Element
Describe one cultural element that has been appropriation from france. Explain what this element means to france and provide some historical background. Why is this element important? Who uses it? When and how is it used? How long has it been used, and what is the meaning behind it?
Appropriation
Who appropriated the element? How do the appropriators use it and why is this considered to be appropriation? Who in the original cultures is upset and offended by this appropriation? Please provide proof.
Finally, what do you think does the appropriation of the element from your culture upset you? Why, or why not?
Appreciation
Are there any examples of people from another culture who you think have APPRECIATED this element?
Explain some ways that people could appreciate your cultural element instead of appropriating it.