Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys

Whether you think of it as an ancestor or as a descendant, the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals that belong to the family of Equidae. The African wild ass is believed to be the source of the domestic donkey, which originated from Africa. Depending on the species the domestic donkey could be classified as a subspecies of the wild ass, or as a separate species.

Arse vs ass

"Arse" is an British expression for a "stupid person" However, it can also be used as a synonym for "ass". There is some confusion here due to the fact that both are based on a group of horselike animals. In the USA the correct term for donkeys is "Ass".

Arse was originally a non-offensive term that refers to a body part. However, Korea it has since become an offensive term. In the 19th century, the word 'ass is a variant of arse. It was initially a term to describe an animal that resembled horses. However, it became an slang term to describe posteriors in the 1850s. It is also used in the expression 'to snooze around'. "To make an ass of oneself" also uses the word "ass" that is closely related to "to arse around". However, there are many threads of meaning in arse that are not present in the word "ass".

Appropriateness in popular Culture

In many cases, we witness instances where a dominant cultural group adopts elements of the culture of a minority group. This practice, which is known as cultural appropriation, can lead to feelings of disdain among members of minority groups. For Korea example, whether you wear a Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface for Halloween, a lot of Black people feel that this is an act of patronizing.

In addition to adopting aspects of minority cultures The dominant group can also use intellectual property from the minority group. Blackfishing is just one example. It is important to keep in mind that people of different skin tones have a history of being marginalized and excluded. Take, for instance the history of the marginalization of black people when you see someone in an outfit that resembles blackface.