Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
If you think of it as an ancestor, or a descendant domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals of the family of Equidae. Originally from Africa the domestic donkey is derived from African wild ass. Depending on the species domestic donkeys are classified as subspecies, or as a separate species.
Arse vs. ass
"Arse" is an British word that means "stupid person" however it could be used as a synonym for "ass". This is where there is confusion because both are derived from the horse-like creatures. In the USA, the correct term for
Skinny Donkeys is 'Ass'.
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to an element of the body. However it has since become a vulgar term. "Ass" was an alternative to the arse word in the 19th century. It was originally used to describe horses that resembled horses. However, it was transformed into an slang term to describe a posterior in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression 'to arse about'. "To make an ass of oneself" also uses the word "ass" that is connected to "to arse around". However, there are many threads of meaning from arse that are not present in 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular culture
We frequently see instances where a dominant culture adopts elements of a minority's culture. This practice, referred to as cultural appropriation, could cause disdain from members of minority groups. For example, whether you wear an Native American headdress at a music festival or
Skinny wearing blackface for Halloween,
Skinny a lot of Black people feel that it is an act of patronizing.
In addition to incorporating aspects of minority cultures A dominant group may also take advantage of intellectual property from the minority group. This can be done by blackfishing for instance. It is important to consider that people of color have a long history of being marginalized and deprived of rights. For instance, if you see a person of color dressed in blackface for Halloween it is important to consider the history of black people being excluded.