If one personally decides to "reclaim" a derogatory, misogynistic word or racial epithet to feel empowered...
...does it matter that the derogatory, misogynistic word or racial epithet's meaning is unchanged to the rest of the world?
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Fernie · F
@bijouxbroussard I don't disagree with any of that. Gays and Lesbians have reclaimed many ugly words that have been used against them out of hate and ignorance and use them in their own world in a positive and F--- YOU HATERS sort of way. Makes sense to me
bijouxbroussard · F
@Fernie It’s different in that there were very few “closeted” blacks. As in no one knew they were black, although there were a few “passe-blancs”.
Fernie · F
@bijouxbroussard The Gays and Lesbians (Dykes and Faggots) in my world who now embrace the hateful terms are not at all closeted and the terms are used in an endearing way...the way they see it it takes the power out of the word and it becomes meaningless...they are no longer offended by it.
bijouxbroussard · F
@Fernie It’s different for many black people, especially those of my generation. Like I said, white supremacists still use the term, and it still makes us angry when they do. It was never our word, but used to degrade us, by law as well as by custom. It will be always be offensive as long as the KKK exists and uses it too.
Fernie · F
@bijouxbroussard Yes, that makes perfect sense. It's why I said it's not my beeswax... as a white person I can't possibly get it or have an opinion. It IS different. I only know from my tribe...if you know what I mean