X
OOPS!
VIEW CART
CONTINUE SHOPPING
X
ADDED!
VIEW CART
CONTINUE SHOPPING
X
OOPS!
MANAGE WISHLISTS
CONTINUE SHOPPING
X
ADDED!
CANCEL
Online Reference For Body, Mind & Spirit

Term: Cultural Appropriation

DEFINITION:

The use or outright adoption of concepts, beliefs, practices, etc. taken from one culture—usually a minority culture—by another, usually dominant culture. While this is a common and natural occurance in the evolution of cultures and societies, in some instances the appropriation is partial (to fit in with preconceived notions of the dominant society) and even incorrect, leading persons in the minority society to consider it theft and a destruction of their beliefs and practices. Thus, in many instances cultural appropriation is considered a negative practice.

SHARE:    /   PRINT
IN OUR BLOGS
Vote Now for Our 2025 COVR Award Nominees!
by Anna
Vote now for your favorite Llewellyn titles for 2025 COVR Awards! The Circle Is Podcast by Mat Auryn and Rachel True (Podcasts) Art & Soul, by Autumn Skye (Art Books) Glamstrology, by Michael Herkes (Astrology Books) Llewellyn's...
What's New
$28.95 US
  /  
$18.99 US
  /  
$18.99 US
  /  
$15.99 US
  /  
$24.99 US
  /