A very tanned white businessman in Texas adopts a stereotyped Hispanic persona to help him sell used cars. He creates commercials in which he speaks in an accent, wears a sombrero and a poncho, and plays "Jarabe Tapatío," or "The Mexican Hat Dance" song in the background. What is this an example of?

A) cultural appropriation
B) color-blind racism
C) race consciousness
D) embodied identity

Cultural Appropriation

The adoption of cultural elements belonging to an oppressed group by members of the dominant group, without permission and often for the dominant group’s gain.

Hispanic Persona

A social and cultural identity associated with people of Hispanic or Latino origin, characterized by shared history, language, and cultural practices.

Jarabe Tapatío

A traditional Mexican folk dance, often referred to as the Mexican Hat Dance, recognized for its cultural significance and emblematic of Mexican heritage.