Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What is cultural appropriation?
Position2 of 5

A cultural appreciation

This position reframes cultural appropriation as cultural appreciation. It argues that borrowing aspects of another culture is a sign of respect rather than theft, since the wish to emulate a culture is fundamentally a compliment to it, reflecting genuine admiration.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Cultural appropriate is really emulation and appreciation
    Emulating another culture should be a source of flattery as it indicates that citizens of another culture like elements of another culture so much that want to incorporate it into their culture.