Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation

Find ways to bring about change in your work environment and business processes

It can seem confusing to distinguish between cultural appropriation from cultural appreciation. It is ultimately a difference between intent and transaction; cooperation vs voyeurism.

This two-week course by Livity teaches you how to recognize cultural appropriation and develop cultural appreciation in your work.

Learn the main differences between appreciation and appropriation

Organisations that don't reflect a wide range of perspectives can make it easy for cultural appropriation to be offensive and harmful.

This course will take you through an overview of appropriation from Alexander the Great's 356BC show to Victoria Secret 2012 show.

Next, we'll examine a range of personal stories about success and failure that involve appropriation and how it affects specific people and communities.

Explore the nuances of cultural appreciation

Anyone who tries to reduce culture to a few words or phrases is to be avoided. We should also be cautious about allowing one aspect of a culture that we don't fully comprehend to inspire our work.

Through case studies and examples, you'll learn about the many facets of cultural appreciation. Then, you'll explore the current work of individuals and communities to promote appreciation over appropriation and then discuss your opinion within a larger context.

Learn how to focus on appreciation and avoid appropriation

This course will help you understand how to apply your knowledge to make positive changes in your work and your processes. Based on the examples in this course, we'll also look at how organisations can make progress.