Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal in the family of Equidae. Originally from Africa the domestic donkey is derived from African wild ass. Depending on the species domestic donkeys may be classified as subspecies or as a separate species.
Arse vs ass
'Arse' is an British term used to describe a'stupid person but is it a synonym for "ass"? There's some confusion, as both are based on the horse-like animals. "Ass" is also the correct word for a donkey in the USA.
Arse was originally an inoffensive term that refers to a body part. However, it has since become an offensive term. In the 19th century, the word "ass was developed as a variant of arse. It was originally a term for horses that resembled horses. However, it was transformed into a slang word for posteriors in the 1850s. It is also used in the expression "to go around'. "To create an ass of oneself" also uses the word "ass" that is associated with "to arse around". However there are many threads of meaning in arse that are not present in the word "ass".
Appropriateness in popular Culture
We often witness instances in which a dominant culture adopts elements from a minority's culture. This practice, known as cultural appropriation, can cause feelings of disdain among members of minority groups. Many Black people view this as a patronizing behaviour, whether wearing the Native American headdress to a music festival or
Natural blackface for
menstrual Halloween.
A dominant group can incorporate elements of cultures that are minority. However,
Movie-Scenes they may also make use of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. Blackfishing is an instance. It is important to keep in mind that people of color
Movie-Scenes have a history of being marginalized and disenfranchised. Take,
Perfect-Ass for instance the history of black people being marginalized when you see someone in an outfit that resembles blackface.