Now that you know some of the basics of the topic, it is time to begin looking at the perspectives people have on where the line could be.

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Retzia Sherman, an expert in the field as a University graduate and professor, offered her opinion on a wide range of topics and the sensitivity that is involved when fashion and appropriation become intertwined.

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The Iman of the Brantford Mosque Abu Nomad Tarek sat down with us. In his interview Tarek revealed the way in which the Muslim religion is impaacted and deals with the issue. He also discussed his belief that wearing clothing from different cultures is acceptable as long as it is done tastefully. 

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Another University professor used her personal experience as well as her knowledge of history to reveal her beliefs on what is and isn't acceptable. Christina Han took a close look at Asian culture and how it has been appropriated and adopted into Western culture.

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Laurier Brantford's Student Opportunity for Unity and Leadership (SOUL) group met with us to answer some questions on cultural appropriation. Justin Manning, an executive in the group, and offered his unique perspective as a white male in the group.