How do you show appreciation to a culture without appropriating it? In today's world, mainly in America, cultural appropriation is a huge issue that affects many different groups. At a SDCC panel yesterday, Mitch Hyman (Bubba the Redneck Werewolf, Vinnie and Mook: Hitmen for Horror), and Adalisa Zarate (Building Blocks, Traveling Seers) talked about the difference between loving other cultures and letting that love show on your work, or just taking whatever you think you understand in order to make money off other cultures. Let's dive into some of the key reasons this happens and how we can prevent it. What Is Cultural Appropriation? in basic terms, means to take without permission. Cultural appropriation happens when another culture steals cultural elements like hair, dress, practices, imagery, and more, usually without asking permission or crediting the original source culture. These elements are used for a person's or group's personal interest or monetary gain. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Saturday, 27 November, 2021