Cultural Appropriation and
Swinger 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 domestic donkeys may be classified either as a subspecies, or as a separate species.
Arse vs. Ass
"Arse" is an British expression for
Swinger a stupid person But is it an abbreviation for 'ass'? This is where there is confusion since both are based on horses as a species of animal. "Ass" is also the correct word for donkey in the USA.
Arse was originally an inoffensive term that refers to an element of the body. However it has since evolved into an unpopular term. "Ass" was an alternative to the arse term in the 19th century. It was originally a term used to describe horses-like animals. But it was changed to an slang term to describe an arse in the 1860s. It is also used in the phrase "to arse about". "Ass" can also be used in the phrase "to make an a** out of oneself that has an association with 'to talk about'. There are many meanings of arse, which are not included in the word 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular culture
There are many instances where a dominant culture adopts elements from a minority's culture. This practice, referred to as cultural appropriation can result in a lack of respect from members of minority groups. Whether it is wearing a Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface for Halloween, a lot of Black people feel that it is a form of patronizing behavior.
In addition to adopting elements of minority cultures, a dominant group can also take advantage of intellectual property from the minority group. Blackfishing is one instance. It is important to keep in mind that people of color have a long history of being marginalized and denied rights. For instance, if you see a person of color dressed in blackface for Halloween, you should consider the history of black people being marginalized.