Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal belonging to the family of Equidae. The African wild ass is the source of the domestic donkey which originated from Africa. Depending on the species that the domestic donkey is a part of, it could be classified as a subspecies belonging to the wild ass or deepthraoting a distinct species.
Arse vs.
“Arse” is a British slang term for a “stupid person” However, it can be used as a synonym for “ass“. This is where there is confusion, since both are based on horses, which are a kind of creature. “Ass” is the correct word for donkey in the USA.
The word arse was originally an innocuous term for the body part however, it has since become a vulgar word. “Ass” was an alternative to the arse term in the 19th century. It was originally used to describe a group of horses-like animals. However, it was transformed into a slang word for a posterior in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression ‘to snooze around’. “To make an ass of oneself” also uses the word “ass”, which is closely related to “to arse around”. There are many meanings for arse, none of which are found in ‘ass.
Appropriateness in popular culture
We often witness instances where an established culture adopts elements from a minority’s culture. This practice, known as cultural appropriation, may lead to disrespect from members of minority groups. For example, deepthraoting whether you wear the traditional Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface for Halloween, Job a lot of Black people believe that it is a form of patronizing behavior.
In addition to incorporating aspects of minority cultures A dominant group may also take advantage of intellectual property from the minority group. Blackfishing is an instance. It is important to consider that people with color Price have a history being excluded and marginalized. Take, for instance the history of black people being marginalized when you see someone wearing an outfit that resembles blackface.