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What is the use of thinking of identity in racial terms?
Certainly in sociology and demographics, race plays a role in terms of studying. What is the racial composition of the people in China? As an example there is no harm in that. It's art of the subjects in those categories of learning. It is also sadly enough a situation where slurs , racial slurs are used to identify people. In that context a person using a racial slur is a "racist".
Why is a hangman's noose considered racial slur?
For over a 100 years the KKK have hung African Americans, thus, the noose is a symbol of that history. It would depend on the context within which it was used. The words "Hangman's noose" in themselves are not racial slurs, the sentence in which it was used may have been.
How is the 'n' word a bad word?
Because most derogatory terms and racial slurs are considered "bad" words. They are used to affect others negatively and arouse feelings from anger to depression.
Why does this site allow the use of raghead chink wetback kraut gook paki spic wop kracker jap etc but niagger or khike can't be used Do you think that's racist?
It is rascist. Blacks and jews are not on a pedestal and their racial slurs are just silly words like otherracial slurs and should not be censored.
What is the that means racial discrimination against Jews?
Antisemitic is the term used.
Is Shane dawson racist?
No, he often make his characters like Shananay or Paris look racist but he, iself isn't
Is wet back a bad word?
The term "wet back" is derogatory racial or ethnic slur generally used by racist white speakers. Slurs generally are not used in normal conversation, they often say more about the speaker than the people spoken of.
Why has the US used sanctions against Cuba since the years of the cold war?
because we hate mexicans.
What were swear words in the 1950's?
Swear words in the 1950s included terms like "damn," "hell," and "bastard." Stronger profanity such as the "f-word" and racial slurs were also used, but were more taboo and less socially acceptable at that time.
Are homophobic slurs necessary?
No they are not necessary. There are plenty of other words that could be used in place of slurs. Ex) Saying something is gay. Gay is not a synonym for stupid. Other words can be used in place of this.
Who does Scout fight for using a racial slur against Atticus?
Scout fought for her brother, Jem, who used a racial slur against Atticus. She was defending her father's honor and principles, despite not fully understanding the implications of the situation.
Is calling a person a Tranny offensive?
Yes, it usually is. However, in localized areas, some transgender folks might refer to each other as such in an endearing or reclaimed way, much like the way some racial slurs are used, but one should not take that for granted.
