Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal in the family Equidae. Originating from Africa, the domestic donkey derives from the African wild ass. Depending on the species the domestic donkey can be classified as a subspecies within the wild ass or a distinct species.
Arse against. ass
"Arse" is an British slang term for a "stupid person" However,
Oo it can be used as a synonym for "ass". There's some confusion since both are based on the horse-like animals. "Ass" is the correct term for a donkey in the USA.
The word"arse" was initially used as an innocuous term used to describe the body part, but has since become an unpopular word. "Ass" was an abbreviation of the arse word in the 19th century. It was originally a reference to a group of horselike animals However, by the 1860s, it was transformed into a slang word for the posterior. It is also used in the expression "to go around'. "Ass" can also be used in the phrase "to make an a** out of oneself', which has an association with 'to groan about'. There are many meanings of arse, which are not found in the word 'ass.
Appropriateness in popular culture
There are many instances where the dominant culture takes elements of a minority's culture. This practice,
oo also known as cultural appropriation can cause disdain from members of minority groups. Many Black people feel this is a patronizing behaviour,
Oo whether wearing a Native American headdress to a event or in blackface for Halloween.
In addition to incorporating elements of minority cultures the dominant group may also make use of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. This is done via blackfishing for instance. It is important to remember that people with different skin tones have a history of being marginalized and excluded. Consider, for instance, the history of black people being marginalized when you see someone wearing an outfit that resembles blackface.