Cultural Appropriation and Donkeys

The domestic donkey (Equus Africanus asinus) is a hoof-mammal belonging to the family of Equidae. The African wild ass is the source of the domestic donkey, Ex which was originally from Africa. Depending on the species domestic donkeys are classified as subspecies or as a distinct species.

Arse vs. ass

"Arse" is a British expression for a "stupid person" however, it could be used as a synonym for "ass". This is the source of confusion, as both are derived from horses, which are a kind of creature. In the USA the proper term for Donkeys is "Ass".

The word arse originated as an inoffensive term for the body part but has since evolved into a vulgar word. In the 19th century, the word "ass is an alternative to arse. It was originally a term used to describe an animal that resembled horses. However, it evolved into a slang word for an arse in the 1860s. It is also used in the expression "to go around'. Ass is also used in the phrase 'to make an ass of oneself', Indian-Bhabhi which has an association with the word 'arse about'. There are many meanings to arse, Indian-Bhabhi but none are found in 'ass.

Appropriateness in popular Culture

Oftentimes, we see cases in which a dominant culture adopts elements from the culture of a minority group. This practice, which is known as cultural appropriation could cause feelings of disdain in minority groups. If you are wearing an Native American headdress at a music festival or wearing blackface for Halloween, many Black people feel that this is an act of patronizing.

A dominant group can adopt elements from minority cultures. However, they may also make use of intellectual property belonging to the minority group. Blackfishing is one example. It is important to consider that people with different skin tones have a history of being marginalized and excluded. For instance, bondage if you see a person of color dressed in blackface for Ass-To-Mouth Halloween take into consideration the history of black people being marginalized.