N Word Pros And Cons

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The N word, derived from the derogatory use of the word negro by Southern white slave owners, has been a controversial topic since the rise of hip hop in the 1970s. The N-word should not be used in casual conversations because it erases history, remains offensive, and is among the many unacceptable racial slurs. Though we can't limit first amendment rights by restricting the word, it should be taken into account as offensive jargon when in conversation. Normalizing the use of the N-word can undermine the importance of its history. As history progresses, the casual use of the N-word allows for people to forget the origin. The N-word is “most likely a White Southern pronunciation of the word negro” (Pilgrim). The word was used as a way to exclude

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