The Power of Slurs
Nov 28, 2010
Opinionator - Exclusive Online Community from The New York Times
By Ernie Lepore
November 7, 2010
What is at the root of the power of slurs to cause unease, shock and pain? This opinion piece looks at how words become prohibited and how, or if, they can be reformed.
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DIVERSITY: The Big PictureDIVERSITY: GLBTQ CommunityDIVERSITY: African American / Black CommunityDIVERSITY: Latino / HispanicDIVERSITY: Asian AmericanDIVERSITY: Gender
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