Write About Everything

Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys

No matter whether you see it as an ancestor or as a descendant, the domestic donkey (Equus africanus asinus) is one of the hoofed mammals in the family Equidae. Originally from Africa the domestic donkey is derived from the African wild ass. Depending on the species domestic donkeys can be classified either as a subspecies or Village a distinct species.

Arse vs. ass

‘Arse’ is a British term used to describe a’stupid person But is it a synonym for “ass”? There’s some confusion since both are based on the horse-like animals. In the USA the correct name for On the donkey is ‘Ass’.

Arse was originally a non-offensive term that refers to an organ. However it has since evolved into a vulgar term. In the 19th century, 18-Year-Old ‘ass’ developed as an alternative to arse. It was originally a term used to describe horses or other animals However, by the 1860s, it developed into an expression of an afterword. It’s also used in the expression “to get arsey about”. “Ass” is also used in the phrase ‘to make an ass of oneself and Teenager have an association with ‘to groan about’. However there are many threads of meaning in arse that aren’t included in the word ‘ass’.

Appropriateness in popular culture

We often see cases where an established culture adopts elements from a minority’s culture. This is referred to as cultural appropriation, could result in a lack of respect from members of minority groups. Many Black people are uncomfortable with this practice, regardless of whether they are wearing an Native American headdress to a music festival or wearing blackface on Halloween.

A dominant group can also adopt elements from minority cultures. However, 18-Year-Old they could also use intellectual property of the minority group. Blackfishing is one example. It is important to remember that people of color have a history of being marginalized and denied rights. Consider, for instance the history of the marginalization of black people when you see someone wearing costumes in blackface for Halloween.