Essays about: "cultural appropriation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 30 essays containing the words cultural appropriation.

  1. 6. Platsanknytning i stadsrummet : en studie om platsanknytning med skateboard som verktyg

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Johan Bergljung; Flemming Pedersen; [2021]
    Keywords : plats; platsanknytning; skateboard; appropriering; place; place attachment; sense of place; skateboarding; appropriation;

    Abstract : Idag värderas kulturella miljöer i staden allt högre i stadsplaneringsammanhang. Det är invånarnas ianspråktagande av stadens fysiska miljöer som skapar en dynamisk, levande och hållbar stad. Över tid utvecklar individer och grupper favoritplatser, platser som verkar identitetsskapande och väcker känslor av tillhörighet. READ MORE

  3. 7. Functions of Wetlands in Sweden : a literature review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Gergely Istvan Toth; [2021]
    Keywords : wetland; functions; ecosystem services; review;

    Abstract : The lack of cultural and economic recognition of the significance of wetlands arguably led to theirdevastating and rapid loss compared to other ecosystems. To reverse this trend and establish a reasonablevaluation of wetlands, the foundations of socio-ecological concepts were laid in late 20th century thatsuggested the acknowledgement of the functions, values, and services of ecosystems. READ MORE

  4. 8. Appropriation or Appreciation? Examining the Phenomenon of Cultural Appropriation in Fashion Branding

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Thi My Huyen Tran; [2020]
    Keywords : Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to the social revolution, social issues such as racism, human justice and cultural appropriation have evolved rapidly and included in many aspects of life. Brands are taking advantage of cultural values and/ or artifacts to promote for their equities yet acknowledging the possible backfire that would damage their reputation. READ MORE

  5. 9. Tropico : Civilization Bar

    University essay from Konstfack/Keramik & Glas; Konstfack/Institutionen för konsthantverk (KHV)

    Author : Sebastian Hägelstam; [2020]
    Keywords : Colonialism; Post-Colonialism; Cultural Appropriation; Oceania; Tiki; Tropical Paradise; Colonial Gaze; James Cook; Paul Gaugain; Donn Beach;

    Abstract : Some years ago I stumbled upon and straight into the bliss of the tropical paradise when setting foot in a Tiki bar for the first time. The story behind this enchanting pop cultural institution unfolded a history built upon colonial power, cultural appropriation and hegemonies. READ MORE

  6. 10. Composing with the tape recorder : A case study of My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Brian Eno & David Byrne

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för elektronikkonstruktion

    Author : Johanna Åström; [2020]
    Keywords : tape recorder; music production; composing; sampling; Brian Eno; David Byrne; My Life in the Bush of Ghosts;

    Abstract : This work describes the utilisation of the tape recorder as an instrument, the methods derived by musique concrète and the evolution of these practices. This leads on to its application that opened different creativity streams to many genres of music that we listen to today. READ MORE