Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
Whether you think of it as an ancestor, or
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Arse vs. ass
"Arse" is an British Slang term that refers to a "stupid person" however, it could be used as a synonym for "ass". This is the source of confusion because both are derived from the horse-like creatures. In the USA the correct name for Donkeys is "Ass".
Arse was originally a non-offensive term that refers to an element of the body. However it has since evolved into an unpopular term. In the 19th century, the word 'ass was developed as a variant of arse. It was originally a term for
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Appropriateness in popular Culture
There are many instances in which an dominant culture is able to adopt elements of the culture of a minority. This practice, known as cultural appropriation can result in feelings of disdain among minority group members. Many Black people feel this is a patronizing practice, regardless of whether they are wearing the Native American headdress to a event or in blackface for Halloween.
A dominant group can also adopt elements of minority cultures. However, they could also use intellectual property of the minority group. Blackfishing is an example. It is important to remember that people of color have a long history of being marginalized and deprived of rights. Take, for instance, the history of black people being marginalized when you see someone in the blackface Halloween costume.