Asked by Teaster Johnson on Mar 10, 2024

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The sale of imitation Native American headdresses at popular music festivals by non-Native groups to be worn predominantly by non-Native Americans,thereby weakening the political and cultural significance of the headdress,is an example of:

A) cultural capital
B) narrowcasting
C) strategic amnesia
D) antiracist cultural appropriation

Native American Headdresses

Sacred and culturally significant items worn by some Native American leaders and warriors, embodying respect, honor, and accomplishments.

Cultural Capital

Non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, such as education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.

Strategic Amnesia

The deliberate or unconscious decision to forget or overlook certain uncomfortable or inconvenient historical facts and events.

  • Recognize instances and consequences of cultural appropriation and its influence on the dynamics of racial interactions.
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Steffi SampsonMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sale of imitation Native American headdresses by non-Native groups at music festivals amounts to cultural appropriation which erodes the cultural and political significance of the headdress. The act of cultural appropriation, where one culture adopts the symbols or practices of another culture, often without proper understanding or respect, is an example of strategic amnesia. The appropriators, in this case, have forgotten the cultural significance of the headdress and are profiting from it by selling it to people who wear it as a fashion item.