Cultural Appropriation
bound and gagged Donkeys
The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal that belongs to the family Equidae. Originally from Africa,
Head the domestic donkey comes from the African wild ass. Depending on the species domestic donkeys are classified as a subspecies,
Head or as a separate species.
Arse vs. ass
"Arse" is a British expression for
Tiny-Girl a "stupid person" however it could also be a synonym for "ass". This is where there is confusion because both are based on the horse-like creatures. 'Ass' is also the correct name for
Head a donkey in the USA.
Arse was initially an inoffensive term that refers to a body part. However it has since become an offensive term. "Ass" was an alternative to the arse term in the 19th century. It was originally a term used to describe a group of horses-like animals. However, it evolved into a slang term for
German an arse in the 1860s. It's also used in the expression "to arse about". Ass is also used in the phrase "to make an ass of oneself and have an association with the word 'arse about'. There are many meanings of arse, but none are mentioned in 'ass'.
Appropriateness in popular culture
There are many instances where the dominant culture takes elements of the culture of a minority. This practice, known as cultural appropriation, can result in feelings of disrespect from members of minority groups. For example, whether you wear a Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface to Halloween, many Black people believe that it is an act of patronizing.
A dominant group can adopt elements from minority cultures. However, they could also use intellectual property of the minority group. Blackfishing is just one example. It is crucial to remember that people with different skin tones have a history of being marginalized and deprived of rights. For instance, if you see a black person wearing a costume of blackface You should think about the history of black people being marginalized.