Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
It doesn't matter if you view it as an ancestor, or a descendant, the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals of the family of Equidae. The African wild ass is the source of the domestic donkey that was originally from Africa. Depending on the species, the domestic donkey may be classified as a subspecies of wild ass, or as a separate species.
Arse vs. ass
"Arse" is a British Slang term that refers to a "stupid person" however it could also be used as a synonym for "ass". This is where there is confusion, as both are derived from horses, which are a kind of creature. 'Ass' is also the correct word for a donkey in the USA.
The word arse originated as an innocuous name for the body part however, it has since evolved into a vulgar word. In the 19th century, 'ass is an alternative to arse. It originally meant an animal that resembled horses,
Riding but in the 1860s it was transformed into the term used to describe the posterior. It is also used in the expression "to arse around'. 'Ass' is also used in the phrase "to make an ass out of oneself',
Riding which has a connection with 'to arse about'. However, there are many threads of meaning from arse that aren't included in 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular culture
There are many instances where an dominant culture is able to adopt elements of a minority's culture. This practice, known as cultural appropriation, could cause feelings of disdain in minority groups. Whether it is wearing an Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface on Halloween,
Riding a lot of Black people feel that it is an act of patronizing.
A dominant group could also incorporate elements of cultures that are minority. However, they may also take advantage of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. This is possible through blackfishing, as an example. It is crucial to remember that people with the color of their skin have a history of being excluded and marginalized. For example, when you see a black person wearing a blackface Halloween costume take into consideration the history of black people being marginalized.