Jessica Hough speaks on how Black trends have been whitewashed over time.
Cornrows: Exploring Systematic Racism in Fashion
Discussing the historical legacy of cornrows, and why its appropriation in the fashion industry is an all-too frequent form of covert racism.
Appropriate or Appropriation: What crosses the line for Halloween costumes?
Halloween is fast approaching. There is no doubt that a multitude of pirates, devils and skeletons will soon be roaming the streets of Leeds. I personally will be sporting a Jamie Oliver mask, which won […]
‘Blackfishing’: How White Bloggers Are Capitalising on Blackface
The online blogger sphere is no stranger to controversy. An inappropriate post by a blogger can heighten or cripple their follower count and go viral for all the right or wrong reasons. While many of […]
‘Isle of Dogs’ Toes the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation
Wes Anderson’s newest stop-motion film, Isle of Dogs, opened at cinemas last month amid both praise and controversy, as it has been criticised by many for its presentation of Japanese society. Cultural insensitivity is an […]
Cultural Appreciation Or Cultural Appropriation?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before coming to university, I hadn’t really given the concept of cultural appropriation much thought. Living in a small town, many people dressed in the same way. However, since moving to a large, diverse city […]
Stop Appropriating Cultural Appropriation
The term ‘cultural appropriation’ is often met by many with a smirk or an eye-roll. The term has become almost synonymous with ‘political correctness gone mad’, and is now mostly eliciting responses of derision or […]
Union Condemned For Cultural Appropriation
Leeds University Union have been plunged into controversy regarding their Halloween event, which, despite being marketed as ‘The Living Dead Festival’, was populated by decorations emblazoned with the phrase ‘Day of The Dead’. This has provoked […]
Harajuku is dead – and Gwen Stefani should avoid the funeral
Bethany Donkin discusses the recent demise of Harajuku publication FRUiTS, and how cultural appropriation has contributed to its fall… This week marks the end of an era for Harajuku magazine FRUiTS. The magazine’s creator and […]
Honey G: comedy act or cultural appropriation?
Honey G has become a national sensation. A contestant on the current series of X-Factor, she’s managed to make it into the top 5, beating out acts like Sam Lavery (once saved by the public […]
The ever-present threat of cultural appropriation
It’s dreaded X Factor season again. Despite my determination not to involve myself in this strange cycle of churning out average pop stars who will either fall into anonymity or a sustain very short-lived career, […]