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Sociology

The Cultural Appropriation of Marginalized Aesthetics in Mainstream Fashion

Quick fact

In fashion, cultural appropriation often involves a power imbalance: a dominant group takes from a marginalized group, turning sacred or meaningful symbols into mass-produced trends, while the original community faces stigma for wearing the same items.

Why this is interesting

You’ve seen a Native American headdress on a festival-goer or a bindi on a celebrity—but have you ever wondered why that feels so different for the people those symbols belong to?