Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
Whether you think of it as an ancestor, or a descendant, the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals that belong to the family Equidae. The African wild ass is the origin of the domestic donkey, which came from Africa. Depending on the species that the domestic donkey is a part of, it could be classified as a subspecies within the wild ass or a distinct species.
Arse vs ass
'Arse' is an British slang word for
Girlfriend a'stupid person but is it a synonym for
Anus 'ass'? There's a bit of confusion here due to the fact that both are based on horses, which are a type of animal. In the USA the correct name for a donkey is 'Ass'.
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to an organ or part of the body. However it has since evolved into a vulgar term. "Ass" was an abbreviation of the arse term in the 19th century. It was originally a term for an animal that resembled horses. However, it evolved into the slang term for
Studs a posterior in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression 'to arse around'. "To create an ass of oneself" also makes use of the word "ass" which is connected to "to arse around". There are many meanings to arse,
Anus which are not included in the word 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular Culture
In many cases, we witness instances when a dominant group of people adopts elements from the culture of a minority group. This practice, also known as cultural appropriation,
Stranded could result in a lack of respect from minority members. Many Black people view this as a patronizing act, whether it's wearing an Native American headdress to a event or in blackface for Halloween.
A dominant group may also adopt elements of minority cultures. However, they can also use intellectual property of the minority group. This can be done by blackfishing,
anus for instance. It is important to consider that people of the color of their skin have a history of being marginalized and deprived of rights. For instance,
Natural if you see a black person wearing a blackface Halloween costume, you should consider the history of black people being marginalized.