Question

Which of the following is an example of cultural appropriation?
A.
the spread of soccer as a sport across countries
B.
the use of acupuncture in the United States
C.
releasing old traditions after moving to a new country
D.
participating in the pop culture of one country while maintaining personal beliefs

Answer 1

B.

Using acupuncture in the United States is an example of cultural appropriation: it involves adopting a traditional practice from another (often marginalized) culture into a dominant one, frequently separated from its original context, meaning, or proper attribution.