Cultural Appropriation and Caught Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal in the family of Equidae. Originating from Africa The domestic donkey derives from the African wild ass. Depending on the species, the domestic donkey may be classified as a subspecies within the wild ass, or as a separate species.
Arse vs. Ass
“Arse” is an British slang word for a’stupid person But is it a synonym for “ass”? This is the source of confusion since both are based upon horses as a species of animal. ‘Ass’ is also the correct term for a donkey in the USA.
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to a body part. However, it has since become a vulgar term. In the 19th century, the word ‘ass’ developed as an alternative to arse. It originally meant the horse-like animal group However, by the 1860s, it became an informal term for the posterior. It is also used in the expression “to arse around’. “Ass” is also used in the phrase “to make an ass out of oneself and have an association with ‘to talk about’. However, there are numerous threads of meaning that come from arse that are not present in the word ‘ass’.
Appropriateness in popular culture
In many cases, we witness instances when a dominant group of people takes elements from a minority group’s culture. This practice, Wild which is called cultural appropriation, Italian can lead to feelings of disdain from members of minority groups. Many Black people feel this is a patronizing behaviour, whether wearing a Native American headdress to a music festival or blackface for Moneytalks Halloween.
A dominant group can adopt elements of minority cultures. However, they may also utilize intellectual property of the minority group. Blackfishing is an instance. It is important to consider that people of colored skin have a history of being marginalized and excluded. Consider, Wild for instance, the history of the marginalization of black people when you see someone in costumes in blackface for Halloween.