Appreciation vs Appropriation - What's the difference? 

In this episode Thoraya and Julian continue to discuss cultural appropriation diving into the difference between appreciation and appropriation. Thoraya and Julian use Oktoberfest, the Kuffiyeh, traditional Samoan tattoo (the malu) and lava lavas/sarongs as examples of cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.

Cultural Appropriation Part 2 - Appreciation vs Appropriation

Introducing cultural appropriation before we dive deep

In this episode Thoraya and Julian discuss cultural appropriation and test the definitions limits. What does cultural appropriation mean and what elements need to be in place in order for something to be appropriation rather than appreciation?

Cultural Appropriation - what is it?

Getting to the root - the definition of racism

A delightful dinner between two friends turned tense when the question "can you be racist to 'white people'?" found them take opposite views. In this episode, Thoraya and Julian discuss what the definition of racism actually is and realise that whilst a definition can exist, it doesn't necessarily encompass context nor reflect history.

Can you be racist to 'white people'

The uncomfortable conversations around racism 

Racism is that awkward and uncomfortable topic that doesn't seem to go away. Everyone knows about it, some experience it, few talk about it. Two friends, Thoraya and Julian, have decided to take one for the team and have the uncomfortable conversations about racism, in the hopes of making the world a more understanding place.

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Cultural Appropriation Part 2 - Appreciation vs Appropriation

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