The Role Appropriation Plays in the Depreciation of an Article of Clothing's Cultural Significance

Abstract

My Capstone was written based on the fact that the original use of certain articles of clothing devalued due to its popularization. My research question is: What is the role appropriation plays on the depreciation of an article of clothing’s cultural significance? I came to this question through personal experiences regarding some of the clothes I wear. To my surprise, I found that the majority of people are unaware of the fact that they may be appropriating. Because of this previous statement, I revolved my personal thoughts around individuals being unaware of their appropriation.