Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

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Cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation

With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to discuss the ever-growing movement of people wearing culturally significant clothing. The terms ‘cultural appreciation’ and ‘cultural appropriation’ have been floating around the internet for a long time now, but what do these terms really mean? What is the actual significance of these costumes and how would one appropriately engage in another’s culture?
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