Is it appropriation?

There exists a special connection between a people and the symbols of their culture. Each element has value, whether it may be immense or not. Due to the importance of culture to ethnic groups, its misuse may be viewed as disrespectful to the members of the group. In this episode of Chai Sabz, we discuss cultural appropriation and its many facets. We attempt to define cultural appropriation as well as its distinction from appreciation. This is followed by a discussion on the reasons behind appropriation as well as several examples of the appropriation of Afghan culture by popular fashion brands. How should Afghans respond to such uses of our culture by large companies for profit? Is cultural appropriation ultimately a form of social progress?

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This podcast is dedicated to the women of Afghanistan and serves to strike a dialogue about some of the taboos in Afghan culture. Despite the common knowledge that women have faced varying forms of oppression in our community, the subject or domestic violence is still considered to be taboo amongst Afghans. We hope that by sharing the stories of survivors, we can continue the conversation on DV in Afghan homes, so our community may begin to heal together. We will also share the narratives of trailblazing Afghan women who have left an impact on society in Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world. We hope that our episodes will spark new ambitions among our listeners and ultimately eliminate the silence on important issues that serve as a barrier to our success.