Racial slurs and derogatory terms
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Re: Racial slurs and derogatory terms
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Yes, you make a good point. I understand that some things that we find bothersome in this day and age were normal back then, but since this is a book focused on the consequences of racism, and it was published lately and not in the 50s, I think a disclaimer or footnote would be a nice way to show that the author understands that all derogatory terms are hurtful.Goodness C N wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 03:32 It's definitely due to the social climate at that time. I mean how do you paint a picture if you don't follow what's attainable at that time? It just suits the context.
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I do not think the author actually meant that in the way most racist would do the same; however, I do think words are often offensive to the people listening not the one speaking such words, so, I still think the author should have chosen a different word. If you ask me though, it is not too big of a deal, but then, I do not come from the demographic which the author is referring to.Lunastella wrote: ↑02 Mar 2022, 14:00 The author complains, and rightfully so, about the use of racial slurs ("Some were even taunted by hearing the N word openly..." )
However, he uses the derogatory term "redneck," (i.e. "They thought nothing of beating down any redneck who disrespected them.")
Do you think this is incongruent? Or could it be attributed to the social climate of the time, in which political correctness was not a priority?
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What do you mean by escapism?Ruth Frances A wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 16:44 The racial slurs have been voiced for a long time now. It is going to be difficult to erase that vocabulary. Some people use it as a form of escapism. A very difficult subject to broach.
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