Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof mammal in the family of Equidae. Originating from Africa The domestic donkey is derived from African wild ass. Depending on the species the domestic donkey can be classified as a subspecies of the wild ass or
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Arse vs. ass
"Arse" is a British Slang term for a'stupid person but is it an alternative to 'ass'? There's a bit of confusion here, as both are based on the horse-like animals. In the USA, the correct term for a donkey is "Ass".
The word arse was originally an innocuous term used to describe the body part,
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Ass" was an abbreviation of the arse word in the 19th century. It was originally a term used to describe an animal that resembled horses. However, it became a slang term for an arse in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression 'to arse around'. "To make an ass of oneself" also makes use of the word "ass" that is associated with "to arse around". However, there are numerous threads of meaning that come from arse that do not appear in the word "
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Appropriateness in popular culture
There are many instances where a dominant culture adopts elements of the culture of a minority. This practice, also known as cultural appropriation, may cause disdain from minority members. Many Black people are uncomfortable with this practice, regardless of whether they are wearing the Native American headdress to a music festival or wearing blackface for
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In addition to adopting elements of minorities' cultures the dominant group may also take advantage of intellectual property from the minority group. This is possible through blackfishing, as an example. It is important to remember that people of color have a long history of being marginalized and disenfranchised. Think about, for
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