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Racial slurs should be banned on all public platforms | Letters
Sherri Davis says the normalisation of slurs within specific communities does not detract from their offensive nature. Plus letters from Caroline Airs and another readerNels Abbey’s article raises an important debate about the use of racial slurs and how they are interpreted in legal and social contexts (A racist screaming the N-word and a Black person using it in conversation are poles apart. Why can’t the CPS see it?, 24 March). While I understand that intent and context matter, I firmly believe that racial slurs should not be used in public spaces and platforms – regardless of who is saying them.I am a black woman. But the idea that because I belong to that ethnic group it would be acceptable for another black person to refer to me using the N-word – regardless of context – is wrong. I would be offended. That word is derogatory to me, and its history is rooted in oppression and dehumanisation. Continue reading...
Sherri Davis says the normalisation of slurs within specific communities does not detract from their offensive nature. Plus letters from Caroline Airs and another reader
Nels Abbey’s article raises an important debate about the use of racial slurs and how they are interpreted in legal and social contexts (A racist screaming the N-word and a Black person using it in conversation are poles apart. Why can’t the CPS see it?, 24 March). While I understand that intent and context matter, I firmly believe that racial slurs should not be used in public spaces and platforms – regardless of who is saying them.
I am a black woman. But the idea that because I belong to that ethnic group it would be acceptable for another black person to refer to me using the N-word – regardless of context – is wrong. I would be offended. That word is derogatory to me, and its history is rooted in oppression and dehumanisation. Continue reading...
