Cultural appropriation refers to the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the practices, customs, or aesthetics of one social or ethnic group by a dominant community. This often involves the unauthorized use of cultural symbols, artifacts, or rituals, including dance, dress, and religious symbols. It is closely tied to cultural politics, affecting the exploitation and assimilation of marginalized cultures, as well as their resistance and survival.
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