cultural appropriation

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Scope note
The adoption of the practices or aethetics of one social group or society by another, more dominant social group or society, in ways that are exploitative, offensive, and/or disrespectful. These customs or aethetics may include cultural traditions, clothing, and general behavior. The term is most commonly used to refer to the adoption of non-Western aesthetics by people in Western cultures.
cultural appropriation
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025