Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
If you think of it as an ancestor or a descendant domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals that belong to the family of Equidae. Originating from Africa, the domestic donkey comes from the African wild ass. Depending on the species, domestic donkeys can be classified as subspecies, Lads or Cam-Girl as a separate species.
Arse vs. Ass
“Arse” is an British expression for a “stupid person” however, Best it could also be a synonym for “ass”. There’s a bit of confusion here due to the fact that both are based on horses, which are a type of animal. ‘Ass’ is also the correct word for a donkey in the USA.
The word arse was originally an inoffensive term for the body part but has since evolved into an unpopular word. “Ass” was a variant of the arse word in the 19th century. It was originally a term for a group of horses-like animals. However, it became a slang term for a posterior in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression “to go around’. “Ass” is also used in the phrase “to make an ass of oneself as an association with ‘to talk about’. There are many meanings for arse that aren’t mentioned in ‘ass’.
Appropriateness in popular culture
There are many instances where an established culture adopts elements of the culture of a minority. This practice, which is called cultural appropriation, Lads can lead to feelings of disrespect among minority group members. It doesn’t matter if you wear a Native American headdress at a music festival or Lads wearing blackface to Halloween, many Black people feel that this is an act of patronizing.
In addition to adopting elements of minority cultures the dominant group may also benefit from intellectual property of the minority group. This is done via blackfishing, as an example. It is important to keep in mind that people of color have a history of being marginalized and denied rights. For Emo instance, if you see a person of color wearing a costume of blackface take into consideration the history of black people being excluded.