Features

Homage vs. Exploitation: Professor Hao-Li Lin Explains Cultural Appropriation

Published

By Tomasz Koper/ Khloe Wong/ Kerry Kan

Open in App

Is it ever okay to borrow from another culture? We speak with Taiwanese professor of anthropology and hip-hop musician Hao-Li Lin to explore the complex issue of cultural appropriation in an increasingly globalized world. As cultural boundaries blur, how can we distinguish between homage and exploitation? We discuss the power dynamics at play between dominant and minority cultures, as well as the importance of consent, respect and understanding in cultural interactions.