ENG2612
Assignment
3
Name:
Student Number:
Module Code: ENG2612
Unique Number: 632694
Due Date:
1
, Question:
Read EXTRACTS A and B below and respond to the essay question that follows:
EXTRACT A
Cultural appreciation is best defined as cultural exchange, in which the two
parties would have consent to participate in some culture, while also being able
to understand and respect each other’s culture.
Before diving into examples, it is important to look over the three different types
of cultural exchange:
Multiculturalism - A society that has many different cultural or ethnic groups.
People live alongside one another, but each cultural group does not necessarily
interact with each other... They simply co-exist in one environment.
Interculturalism is having a deep understanding and respect for all cultures.
Intercultural communication focuses on the mutual exchange of ideas and
cultural norms and the development of deep relationships. In an intercultural
society, no one is left unchanged because everyone learns from one another and
grows together.
With that being said, what does cultural appreciation look like in practice?
Adapted from: https://www.thefineryreport.com/articles/2020/10/5/what-is-
considered-culturalappreciation, Accessed 2021, June 15.
EXTRACT B
Justin Bieber is once again facing accusations of cultural appropriation over his
hair. The 27-year-old "Peaches" singer debuted locs on Instagram Sunday,
sharing several pictures of his controversial new hairstyle that elicited both calls
of racial insensitivity and praise amongst peers.
"Swags crazy," Jaden Smith commented under one of Bieber's post, while
Instagram user @joetermini commented: "Just out here living your best life."
But for people of color, natural hair isn't seen as trendy or cutting edge. It is
often discriminated against and policed. Locs – which are commonly referred to
as dreadlocks, a term that holds a historically negative connotation – is a style
where hair locks into fused coils over time. The hairstyle has traditionally been
worn
"Listen @justinbieber I don’t care how long I’ve liked you, this is cultural
appropriation and I don’t like it," tweeted @jadorehyungwon. "Justin how are
you gonna preach that you’re an advocate for black people and then keep
appropriating them? Make it make sense buddy." by people of color throughout
history.
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Assignment
3
Name:
Student Number:
Module Code: ENG2612
Unique Number: 632694
Due Date:
1
, Question:
Read EXTRACTS A and B below and respond to the essay question that follows:
EXTRACT A
Cultural appreciation is best defined as cultural exchange, in which the two
parties would have consent to participate in some culture, while also being able
to understand and respect each other’s culture.
Before diving into examples, it is important to look over the three different types
of cultural exchange:
Multiculturalism - A society that has many different cultural or ethnic groups.
People live alongside one another, but each cultural group does not necessarily
interact with each other... They simply co-exist in one environment.
Interculturalism is having a deep understanding and respect for all cultures.
Intercultural communication focuses on the mutual exchange of ideas and
cultural norms and the development of deep relationships. In an intercultural
society, no one is left unchanged because everyone learns from one another and
grows together.
With that being said, what does cultural appreciation look like in practice?
Adapted from: https://www.thefineryreport.com/articles/2020/10/5/what-is-
considered-culturalappreciation, Accessed 2021, June 15.
EXTRACT B
Justin Bieber is once again facing accusations of cultural appropriation over his
hair. The 27-year-old "Peaches" singer debuted locs on Instagram Sunday,
sharing several pictures of his controversial new hairstyle that elicited both calls
of racial insensitivity and praise amongst peers.
"Swags crazy," Jaden Smith commented under one of Bieber's post, while
Instagram user @joetermini commented: "Just out here living your best life."
But for people of color, natural hair isn't seen as trendy or cutting edge. It is
often discriminated against and policed. Locs – which are commonly referred to
as dreadlocks, a term that holds a historically negative connotation – is a style
where hair locks into fused coils over time. The hairstyle has traditionally been
worn
"Listen @justinbieber I don’t care how long I’ve liked you, this is cultural
appropriation and I don’t like it," tweeted @jadorehyungwon. "Justin how are
you gonna preach that you’re an advocate for black people and then keep
appropriating them? Make it make sense buddy." by people of color throughout
history.
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