Description
A) In this Module/Unit #5, we also engage the notion of cultural appropriation, or the use or exploitation of a specific (and marginalized) cultural group’s traditions, customs, semblances, artifacts, and or features by a dominant cultural group without a full understanding or appreciation of the cultural group’s identity and historical placement. Select one of the Snapshots out of the posted Snapshots #1-#13 to focus on for the following questions. Answer the following questions regarding your selected Snapshot:https://www.cnn.com/2015/07/20/us/rachel-dolezal-v…
- Select one of the featured Snapshots from this unit. Identify the Snapshot.
- Explain how this selected Snapshot is an example of cultural appropriation. Share the extent to which you agree if this is an example of dangerous cultural appropriation or harmless cultural borrowing.
- Discuss who gains the most from this representation that is featured in the Snapshot.
- Discuss who loses out from this representation that is featured in the Snapshot.
- How does one know if something is an example of dangerous cultural appropriation or harmless cultural borrowing. What should be the guidelines and standards of judgment here?
B) Please share your progress of tracking your daily intercultural habits. What patterns are you starting to notice in terms of the following:
Track how many times per week you are doing the following. Keep this information in a document for your records (or just use this document if needed).
- Apply COMM 174 course concepts the settings around me (interpersonal, campus life, workplace, family).
- Share knowledge or an insight about culture that you gained from this class with someone.
- Reflect on our course material & think of a ? that you have about culture/ic comm.
- Identify an aspect of your life that highlights the relationship between culture & power.
