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On April 8th, the Kremlin spokesman stated that Russia sees no reason to pursue talks on a long-delayed peace treaty with Japan to officially end World War II, citing Tokyo’s
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Cultural Appropriation: Less Progressive Than We Think?
When was the last time you stopped to wonder if something you wore, said, or did might offend someone from another culture? If you’ve spent even a semester at IE University, chances are the thought has crossed your mind more than once. What Is Cultural Appropriation? Cultural appropriation occurs “when members of a majority group adopt cultural elements of a minority group in an exploitative, disrespectful, or stereotypical way.” Its purpose serves as a progressive term, aiming to protect exploited minorities and help preserve their unique customs and traditions. However, is the concept truly…
Luciana Restrepo
19 May 2025