Cultural Appropriation OR Cultural Appreciation

October 2019: Building Bridges Agreements

● Stay engaged ● Speak your truth responsibly ● Listen to understand ● Be willing to do things differently and expect discomfort ● Expect and accept non-closure ● What is shared here stays here, what is learned must leave Last Month’s Strategy

● Naming your race when speaking about your experiences ● How did it go? Introductions

● Name ● Neighborhood ● What are you hoping to gain from today’s conversation? Definitions

● Cultural Appropriation: the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.

● Cultural Appreciation: is when someone seeks to understand and learn about another culture in an effort to broaden their perspective and connect with others cross-culturally.

● Cultural Exchange: A sharing of cultures by individuals or groups Cultural Appropriation Cultural Appreciation

● Appropriation could mean of is when elements of a culture are purchasing a piece of jewelry or used while honoring the source they clothing that may have came from. It is important to note important cultural significance that appreciation involves respect to that culture, but simply using and value. it as a fashion statement Definitions Continued

● Dominant Culture: Often the majority or “most powerful” It may refer to a language, religion/ritual, social value and/or social custom. These features are often a norm for an entire society.

● The culture achieves dominance by being perceived as pertaining to a majority of the population and having a significant presence in institutions relating to communication, education, artistic expression, law, government and business. List Aspects of Your Culture

● Can be based on race, ethnicity, language, location, religion Close

● What new information did you learn? ● What can we do with this information? ● Appreciations... ● Next Session: November 21st 5-7pm ○ Race as a Social Construct ● This month’s strategy: Observe the various cultures you come into contact with & consider the context: is it Appropriation/Appreciation/Exchange