Cultural appropriation: The adoption of elements from a marginalized culture by a dominant culture, often without understanding or respect.
How to apply it: Apply cultural appropriation to analyze debates over the use of indigenous symbols in commercial branding.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Cultural Patterns and Processes
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