 In contrast with (or complementary to) the explanation in terms of offense, one might also think that cultural appropriation can be wrongful because it can cause harm. Analogously to debates about harmful vs. offensive speech, if cultural appropriation is harmful, this would raise the bar for countervailing considerations that would be sufficient to render it morally permissible: while harm can be morally justified, there is a strong presumption against causing harm (see entry on  freedom of speech).