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Appropriation

Appropriation is a concept that can be understood in various contexts, including cultural, financial, and legal domains. In general, appropriation refers to the act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. This article will explore the different facets of appropriation, its implications, and its significance in various fields.

Cultural Appropriation[edit]

Cultural appropriation involves the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture. This can include the use of cultural symbols, artifacts, genres, rituals, or technologies. Cultural appropriation is often viewed as controversial, especially when the appropriating culture has historically oppressed the culture from which it is borrowing.

Examples[edit]

- Fashion: The use of traditional garments or patterns from one culture by designers from another culture. - Music: Incorporating musical styles or instruments from one culture into the music of another.

Criticism[edit]

Critics argue that cultural appropriation can lead to the commodification of cultural elements, stripping them of their original meaning and significance. It can also perpetuate stereotypes and contribute to cultural homogenization.

Financial Appropriation[edit]

In financial terms, appropriation refers to the allocation of funds for a specific purpose. This is a common practice in government budgeting, where funds are appropriated for various departments and projects.

Government Budgeting[edit]

- Appropriation Bills: These are legislative motions that authorize the government to spend money. Each bill specifies the amount of money allocated to different government agencies and programs.

Legal Appropriation[edit]

In legal contexts, appropriation can refer to the unauthorized use of another person's name, likeness, or identity for personal gain. This is often addressed in privacy laws and intellectual property rights.

Right of Publicity[edit]

The right of publicity is a legal principle that protects individuals from unauthorized commercial use of their identity. This right is particularly relevant for celebrities and public figures.

Also see[edit]

- Cultural Appropriation - Intellectual Property - Government Budget - Right of Publicity

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-: The grant of money by a legislature for some specific purpose. The authority to grant appropriations, popularly known as the power of the purse gives legislatures a powerful check over executive branches and judicial branches, for no public money can be spent without legislative approval. Congress, for example, can approve or reject the annual budget requests of the executive branch for its agencies and programs, thereby influencing both domestic and foreign policy. Laws enacted at all levels of government may authorize or “raise” funds up to a specific amount for a specified purpose using taxation, transfer of funds from another source, or borrowing. Authorized funds must be appropriated before they are available to be expended for the stated legislative purpose. This is sometimes accomplished in the same legislative action, i.e., it is voted to “authorize (raise) and appropriate.” More likely, especially at the state and federal level, authorization and appropriation are separated, with a second vote required to appropriate funds, usually as part of a larger funding package. In many instances, less money is appropriated than had been authorized.
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+Appropriation is a concept that can be understood in various contexts, including cultural, financial, and legal domains. In general, appropriation refers to the act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. This article will explore the different facets of appropriation, its implications, and its significance in various fields.
+== Cultural Appropriation ==
+Cultural appropriation involves the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture. This can include the use of cultural symbols, artifacts, genres, rituals, or technologies. Cultural appropriation is often viewed as controversial, especially when the appropriating culture has historically oppressed the culture from which it is borrowing.
+=== Examples ===
+- '''Fashion''': The use of traditional garments or patterns from one culture by designers from another culture.
+- '''Music''': Incorporating musical styles or instruments from one culture into the music of another.
+=== Criticism ===
+Critics argue that cultural appropriation can lead to the commodification of cultural elements, stripping them of their original meaning and significance. It can also perpetuate stereotypes and contribute to cultural homogenization.
+== Financial Appropriation ==
+In financial terms, appropriation refers to the allocation of funds for a specific purpose. This is a common practice in government budgeting, where funds are appropriated for various departments and projects.
+=== Government Budgeting ===
+- '''Appropriation Bills''': These are legislative motions that authorize the government to spend money. Each bill specifies the amount of money allocated to different government agencies and programs.
+== Legal Appropriation ==
+In legal contexts, appropriation can refer to the unauthorized use of another person's name, likeness, or identity for personal gain. This is often addressed in privacy laws and intellectual property rights.
+=== Right of Publicity ===
+The right of publicity is a legal principle that protects individuals from unauthorized commercial use of their identity. This right is particularly relevant for celebrities and public figures.
+== Also see ==
+- [[Cultural Appropriation]]
+- [[Intellectual Property]]
+- [[Government Budget]]
+- [[Right of Publicity]]
+{{Reflist}}
+[[Category:Cultural Studies]]
+[[Category:Finance]]
+[[Category:Law]]