Cultural Appropriation and Moaning Donkeys
It doesn’t matter if you view it as an ancestor, Rimming or a descendant, Mia-Khalifa the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals that belong to the family 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 a separate species.
Arse vs ass
“Arse” is an British word that means “stupid person” however it could be used as a synonym for “ass”. There is some confusion here because both are based on a group of horselike animals. In the USA the correct term for the donkey is “Ass”.
The word”arse” originated as an innocuous name for the body part however, it has since evolved into a vulgar word. “Ass” was an alternative to the arse term in the 19th century. It was originally a term used to describe horses that resembled horses. However, it evolved into an slang term to describe an a posterior during the 1860s. It’s also used in the phrase “to arse about”. “To make an ass of oneself” also uses the word “ass”, which is closely related to “to arse around”. However there are many threads of meaning in arse that aren’t included in ‘ass’.
Appropriateness in popular culture
In many cases, we witness instances in which a dominant culture adopts elements from the culture of a minority group. This practice, Booty which is known as cultural appropriation, Mia-Khalifa can lead to feelings of disrespect in minority groups. If you are wearing a Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface to Halloween, a lot of Black people feel that this is an act of patronizing.
In addition to adopting elements of minority cultures, Harley a dominant group can also make use of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. Blackfishing is a prime instance. It is crucial to remember that people of color have a long history of being marginalized and disenfranchised. For Peeing example, when you see a black person dressed in blackface for Halloween it is important to consider the history of black people being excluded.