Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal belonging to the family of Equidae. Originally from Africa The domestic donkey derives from the African wild ass. Depending on the species domestic donkeys may be classified either as a subspecies or as a separate species.
Arse against. ass
“Arse” is an British word that means “stupid person”, but it could also be used as synonym for “ass”. There’s a bit of confusion here since both are based on the horse-like animals. In the USA, porn the correct term for donkeys is “Ass”.
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to a body part. However it has since evolved into a vulgar term. In the 19th century, the word “ass was developed as a variant of arse. It was originally a term for an animal that resembled horses. However, it became the slang term for a posterior in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression “to arse around’. “To make an ass out of oneself” also makes use of the word “ass” that is related to “to arse around”. There are many meanings of arse, none of which are found in the word ‘ass.
Appropriateness in popular Culture
There are many instances when a dominant group of people adopts elements from a minority group’s culture. This practice, Booty which is known as cultural appropriation could cause feelings of disrespect among members of minority groups. If you are wearing a Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface for Rub-Down Halloween, many Black people feel that this is an act of patronizing.
In addition to incorporating elements of minority cultures the dominant group may also use intellectual property from the minority group. This can be done through blackfishing, as an example. It is important to remember that people of color have a long history of being marginalized and Booty disenfranchised. Take, 91Porn for instance, the history of black people being marginalized whenever you see someone wearing a blackface Halloween costume.