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What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?

  • Written by Joshua E. Kane, Lecturer, Arizona State University
What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?American reality TV star Kim Kardashian was criticized for sporting earrings patterned from the sacred Hindu Om symbol during a photo shoot for her beauty products line.E-Times

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