Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal belonging to the family Equidae. Originating from Africa the domestic donkey derives from the African wild ass. Depending on the species the domestic donkey could be classified as a subspecies of wild ass or as a distinct species.
Arse vs ass
'Arse' is a British Slang term for a'stupid person however, is it an abbreviation for 'ass'? This is the source of confusion because both are based upon horses, which are a kind of creature. "Ass" is the correct word for donkey in the USA.
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to an organ or part of the body. However, it has since become an unpopular term. In the 19th century'ass' developed as a variant of arse. It was originally used to describe an animal that resembled horses. But it was changed to a slang term for
Erection a posterior in the 1860s. It's also used in the expression "to snort about". "To create an ass of oneself" also uses the word "ass" which is related to "to arse around". However, there are many meanings that stem from arse that aren't present in 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular Culture
We frequently see instances where the dominant culture takes elements from the culture of a minority. This practice, called cultural appropriation, could cause feelings of disdain among minority group members. If you are wearing an Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface for Halloween, many Black people feel that this is a form of patronizing behavior.
In addition to incorporating elements of minorities' cultures, a dominant group can also benefit from intellectual property of the minority group. This is possible through blackfishing, as an example. It is important to keep in mind that people of color have a history of being disenfranchised and
Erection marginalized. Think about, for instance, the history of black people being marginalized when you see someone wearing the blackface Halloween costume.