Cultural appropriation: What it is and why it matters?. Issue 10 (30th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arya, Rina
• Is Part Of: Sociology compass. Volume 15:Issue 10(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-08-30
• Subjects: commodity -- cultural diversity -- culture -- identity politics; Socioology -- Periodicals; 301
• DOI: 10.1111/soc4.12923
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-9020

Abstract

Abstract: Cultural appropriation is a highly contested subject within the media and society more broadly, often provoking moral outrage. It is receiving increasing interest within the academy and the last 20 years have seen the publication of a number of important studies. Cultural appropriation takes many forms, covers a range of types of action, and has many consequences. It is not a uniform practice and needs to be assessed on a case by case basis but there are common themes and issues. What follows is a discussion of the key concepts and literature in the field.