Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys

The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal belonging to the family of Equidae. Originating from Africa the domestic donkey comes from the African wild ass. Depending on the species domestic donkeys are classified as subspecies or as a separate species.

Arse against. ass

"Arse" is an British slang term for Thailand a "stupid person", but it could be used as a synonym for "ass". This is the source of confusion, as both are based on horses, which are a kind of creature. In the USA the correct term for donkeys is "Ass".

Arse was originally a non-offensive term that refers to an organ. However it has since become a vulgar term. "Ass" was an alternative to the arse word in the 19th century. It originally meant a group of horselike animals However, by the 1860s, it was transformed into an informal term for an a posterior. It's also used in the expression "to arse about". "To make an ass of oneself" also uses the word "ass" that is closely related to "to arse around". However there are numerous threads of meaning that come from arse that aren't present in the term 'ass'.

Appropriateness in popular culture

Oftentimes, we see cases when a dominant group of people adopts elements from a minority group's culture. This practice, Face which is known as cultural appropriation could cause feelings of disrespect from members of minority groups. Many Black people consider this patronizing practice, regardless of whether they are wearing a Native American headdress to a music festival or wearing blackface on Halloween.

In addition to incorporating elements of minority cultures the dominant group may also benefit from intellectual property of the minority group. Blackfishing is just one example. It is crucial to remember that people of color have a history of being marginalized and denied rights. For instance, if you see a person of color wearing a costume of blackface take into consideration the history of black people being excluded.