Cultural disposession
Intentional and/or unintentional erasure of cultural goods and values, such as ways of speaking, expressing humour, or sounds and voices that contribute to a cultural identity, or their inappropriate re-use in other cultures
ENTITY
3 - Other
INTENT
3 - Other
TIMING
3 - Other
Risk ID
mit1358
Domain lineage
1. Discrimination & Toxicity
1.1 > Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation
Mitigation strategy
1. Implement mandatory Cultural Due Diligence (CDD) and Cultural Impact Assessments (CIA) as a preliminary phase for all project and system development, ensuring that the rights, institutions, and traditional knowledge systems of local and Indigenous communities are formally recognized, respected, and guaranteed in all governance and policy frameworks to proactively avoid or compensate for potential dispossession (Sources \[7\], \[10\]). 2. Establish transparent and rigorous protocols for the integration of any cultural elements (e.g., language, practices, aesthetic styles) into systems or products, requiring explicit, verifiable authorization from cultural custodians, providing equitable compensation, and ensuring the original context and meaning are respected, thereby mitigating the risk of inappropriate commodification or re-use (Sources \[2\], \[7\]). 3. Institute comprehensive and ongoing cultural competence and anti-racism training for all personnel, particularly those involved in design and content creation, focusing on recognizing inherent biases, exploring diverse cultural assumptions, and developing the skills necessary to manage complex, culturally diverse situations without causing unintentional erasure or offense (Sources \[4\], \[7\]).