Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys
If you think of it as an ancestor,
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Dating a descendant,
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Arse vs ass
'Arse' is a British expression for
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American which are a kind of creature. In the USA the proper term for a donkey is "Ass".
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to an organ. However it has since evolved into an unpopular term. In the 19th century, the word "ass is an alternative to arse. It was originally a term used to describe horses or other animals, but in the 1860s it developed into an expression of the posterior. It's also used in the phrase "to get arsey about". "To make an ass out of oneself" also uses the word "ass" that is closely related to "to arse around". However there are many meanings that stem from arse that do not appear in the word "ass".
Appropriateness in popular Culture
We often witness instances in which an dominant culture is able to adopt elements of a minority's culture. This practice, referred to as cultural appropriation, can result in a lack of respect from members of minority groups. It doesn't matter if you wear an Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface to Halloween, many Black people feel that it is a form of patronizing behavior.
A dominant group can also adopt elements from minority cultures. However, they could also take advantage of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. This can be done through blackfishing for instance. It is important to keep in mind that people of color have a history of being marginalized and disenfranchised. For instance, if you see a black person wearing a blackface Halloween costume You should think about the history of black people being marginalized.