Cultural Appropriation

Hacker culture has been around for decades, yet its image in popular culture is drastically different. Movies and TV shows often portray hackers as villains, using outdated stereotypes that bear no resemblance to the real people who practice the craft. This cultural appropriation is damaging and needs to be stopped. We must examine how the media portrays the culture, the issues with the appropriation, and how to combat it. We must also consider the impact that popular culture has on people’s view of hackers, and the consequences of this skewed perspective. With these points in mind, we can start taking action to put an end to cultural appropriation.