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Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys

Whether you think of it as an ancestor, Brazil or a descendant, the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals that belong to the family Equidae. Originating from Africa, Brazil the domestic donkey derives from the African wild ass. Depending on the species that the domestic donkey is a part of, Brazil it could be classified as a subspecies belonging to the wild ass or Jugs as a distinct species.

Arse vs. ass

'Arse' is a British term used to describe a'stupid person but is it a synonym for "ass"? There's a bit of confusion here because both are derived from horses, Freckles which are a type of animal. "Ass" is the correct term for a donkey in the USA.

The word arse originated as an inoffensive term for the body part however, Stud it has since evolved into a vulgar term. In the 19th century, the word "ass is an alternative to arse. It originally meant horses or other animals however, in the 1860s it became the term used to describe an afterword. It is also used in the expression "to arse around'. "Ass" can also be used in the phrase "to make an ass out of oneself that has an association with the word 'arse about'. However there are many meanings that stem from arse that aren't present in the word "ass".

Appropriateness in popular Culture

Oftentimes, we see cases when a dominant group of people takes elements from a minority group's culture. This practice, which is known as cultural appropriation can cause feelings of disdain among members of minority groups. Many Black people consider this patronizing behavior, whether it's wearing an Native American headdress to a music festival or blackface for Halloween.

A dominant group could also take elements from minority cultures. However, they could also make use of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. Blackfishing is a prime instance. It is crucial to remember that people of the color of their skin have a history of being excluded and marginalized. For example, when you see a black person wearing a blackface Halloween costume You should think about the history of black people being marginalized.

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