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Cultural Appropriation in Aesthetic Judgment

Quick fact

The term 'cultural appropriation' was popularized in academic circles in the 1980s, but debates about borrowing cultural elements have existed for centuries, especially in colonial contexts.

Why this is interesting

You probably have a favorite style of music, fashion, or art—but what if that style was borrowed from a culture that isn't yours? Could the way you enjoy it actually be problematic?