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A common example would be profiting from cultural developments or ideas from cultures that had been historically looked down upon or disadvantaged by your own,
by matthewmacleod 6y ago
A common example would be profiting from cultural developments or ideas from cultures that had been historically looked down upon or disadvantaged by your own, particularly when doing so in a disrespectful manner.
For example – a white European artist designing fabrics and prints with traditionally African patterns, without acknowledging the contribution or involving members of that community, would sit uneasily with me. Using one's inherent advantages to profit from the culture of others who don't have access to the same opportunities is something I object to people doing.
This idea in no way prevents people from mixing and incorporating cultural ideas and concepts themselves, or participating in those cultures.
- funcDropShadow 6y ago> A common example would be profiting from cultural developments or ideas from cultures that had been historically looked down upon or disadvantaged by your own, particularly when doing so in a disrespectful manner. I have two problems with your constraint "from cultures that had been historically looked down upon". How far back do we have to look? This might seem obvious between Europe and African countries. But if you look far enough you will find African invaders (Hannibal of Carthago) passing the Alps. I am convinced if you look far enough you will find instances where every culture frowned upon another. So, this criteria is open for interpretation. What is serious enough? How war back do we look? Therefor your constraint "from cultures that had been historically looked down upon" is far from trivial to apply. Secondly, does that mean that I am responsible for the wrong doing of my ancestors? Does the question whether something is morally right if I do it depend on the behavior my ancestors? How far back do we go? Should we send children to prison for the crimes of their parents? Obviously, I am playing devil's advocate, here. But I am strongly against inconsistent standards.
- dafoex 6y agoOn top of that, what is the proper way to acknowledge contribution? "CC-BY-SA Africa and Finland"?
- sergiotapia 6y agolol, are you african? Why are you getting offended on behalf of people? Laughable! I'm Bolivian, when I see someone selling clothing with indigena designs I love it because it reminds me of home.
- dontcarethrow2 6y agoIt would seem very strange to stop and question who made the design before you can enjoy it.