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PRAISED OR CRITICIZED? Cultural appropriation is on the rise in the K-pop industry, and idols should be criticized.

[ARTS OPINION] K-pop idols should be held accountable for their acts of cultural appropriation

Carys Hsiung, Staff Writer February 25, 2023
K-pop idols should always be criticized if they appropriate cultures.
When looking at all of Americas culture it is fair to say that a vast majority of it came from African American culture.

Take some time to consider your actions: is it cultural appropriation?

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline November 16, 2020
One of the most important steps to take when deciding if something should be worn, or doing something that could be questionable, is to question yourself.
Ariana Grande poses for a photo while filming her controversial music video for her hit single 7 rings.

Grande’s “7 rings” music video, tattoo more appropriation than appreciation

Ellie Nowakowski, RubicOnline Editor February 23, 2019
Ariana Grande's "7 rings" music video sparks conversation about defining cultural appropriation.
IC posters demote cultural appropriation in Halloween costumes

IC posters demote cultural appropriation in Halloween costumes

Noah Raaum, Videographer October 31, 2017
Dress up as a cat, a witch, a donut, or a skeleton — not a culture.
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