Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
Whether you think of it as an ancestor
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Arse vs. Ass
"Arse" is an British slang term for a "stupid person" however it could also be used as synonym for "ass". There's a bit of confusion because both are derived from horses, which are a type of animal. 'Ass' is also the correct term for a donkey in the USA.
The word"arse" originated as an innocuous term for the body part however, it has since become an unpopular term. "Ass" was an alternative to the arse term in the 19th century. It was originally a term used to describe an animal that resembled horses. However, it evolved into a slang word for a posterior in the 1860s. It is also used in the phrase "to snort about". "Ass" is also used in the phrase 'to make an ass of oneself as an association with the word 'arse about'. However there are many threads of meaning in arse that aren't included in the word 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular Culture
We often see cases where a dominant culture adopts elements from the culture of a minority. This practice, which is called cultural appropriation, could cause feelings of disrespect from members of minority groups. If you are wearing a Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface to Halloween, a lot of Black people feel that it is a form of patronizing behavior.
A dominant group could also adopt elements of minority cultures. However, they may also take advantage of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. This is possible through blackfishing, for example. It is important to keep in mind that people with the color
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