Magic, Witchcraft and Curanderismo: Let's talk about cultural appropriation

For some years now, cultural appropriation has been installed in our modern society to judge the practices of some individuals who extract elements of a culture or tradition that doesn't belong to them and use it for their own benefit. Sometimes the accusation is confusing, especially considering that no culture is pure — not even our DNA is pure — and especially in a global world. 

However, appropriation can also be seen as an act of violence, especially when its legitimate bearers are made invisible or muzzled and the privilege, which takes everything, also steals their word.

Source: Magic, Witchcraft and Curanderismo: Let's talk about cultural appropriation - Al Día