Cultural Appropriation Self Evaluation Cultural Appropriation Assessment Is my work inspired by a particular culture? If so, have I researched the elements I am using or inspired by? Are these elements sacred or off-limits to those outside of this culture?How similar is this to the original?Are you benefitting/How are you benefitting from participating or using this piece of culture? (Are you using this to gain social power, been seen as “hip” or “cool,” or gain access to spaces or people?)Is it portraying the original in a cartoonish or “cute” way? Is it demeaning or degrading?Is it taking just a piece of an image, custom, or practice out of context?What is its original meaning? Is it represented here? Is it lost, demeaned, or made fun of? Am I properly acknowledging sources of inspiration or motifs? Is my work benefiting from other people’s creation or contributions?If you can answer clearly no, is it because you are ignorant of any previous examples or negligent in running more research?Which resources (image databases or knowledge depositories) did you use?Did you consult a museum or a librarian? Do you treat motifs or visual symbols just as visual clues? Have you considered them as part of someone’s life/heritage/lineage? Remember that these symbols are not “found” but “discovered” or “invented,” sometimes without a named individual or groups. Are you absolutely sure that this is “YOUR” creation? If some part is appropriated, how can you reveal it instead of conceal it? Please note that proper acknowledgment can be part of your brand and marketing campaign. Reference: https://aorta.coop/portfolio_page/cultural-appropriation/ If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit
