Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
Whether you think of it as an ancestor, Tinder or Tinder a descendant, the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals belonging to the family of Equidae. Originating from Africa The domestic donkey comes from the African wild ass. Depending on the species the domestic donkey could be classified as a subspecies of wild ass or Young-Old a distinct species.
Arse against. ass
‘Arse’ is a British expression for a stupid person but is it a synonym for ‘ass’? There’s a bit of confusion here since both are based on the horse-like animals. “Ass” is also the correct word for a donkey in the USA.
Arse was originally a non-offensive term that refers to an organ or part of the body. However it has since evolved into an offensive term. In the 19th century, the word ‘ass was developed as an alternative to arse. It was originally used to describe an animal that resembled horses. However, it was transformed into an slang term to describe a posterior hard-on in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression ‘to snooze around’. “Ass” is also used in the phrase “to make an ass out of oneself and have an association with the word ‘arse about’. There are many meanings for arse, none of which are mentioned in ‘ass’.
Appropriateness in popular culture
We frequently see instances in which an dominant culture is able to adopt elements from a minority’s culture. This is referred to as cultural appropriation, may lead to disrespect from minority members. Many Black people consider this patronizing practice, regardless of whether they are wearing the Native American headdress to a music festival or blackface for Halloween.
In addition to adopting elements of minority cultures, a dominant group can also make use of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. This is done via blackfishing, for example. It is important to keep in mind that people of color have a history of being marginalized and denied rights. Think about, for instance, the history of the marginalization of black people when you see someone wearing a blackface Halloween costume.