Nils Deir’s article raises an important discussion about the use of racist insults and how they are interpreted in legal and social contexts (A racist screams on the word n and a black person who uses it in the conversation. Why can’t CPS see it? , 24 March). Although I understand that the intention and the context are important, I believe a firm belief that racist insults should not be used in public places and platforms – regardless of who he says.
I am a black woman. But the idea that since I belong to this ethnic group, it will be acceptable for me to refer to another black person using the word N-regardless of context-. I will be insulted. This word is insulting to me, and its history is rooted in persecution and ignoring humanity.
The concept of internal language refers to the linguistic practices used in a specific society. Some argue that racist insults, when used between blacks, fall under this category and carry a different meaning. But does this really apply to the words that arose as tools for repression? Can the screws completely recover when its historical weight remains unchanged? I can’t believe it. The normalization of the word in society does not erase its painful history or prevent others from lifting weapons.
On social media, where context is often lost, ethnic insults can lead to conflict and division. The complete ban on public platforms will provide them with a clear and implementation standard. This will eliminate discussions about intention and ensure that no one can harm these words. This is not related to censorship, it is related to creating a more respectable society. If the goal is to reduce racism, we must stop giving power to racist insults by removing it from public places completely.
Sherry Davis
London
She found Nils Abe’s use of Maria Hussein’s example and her means depicting Rishi Sonak and Swala Praferman as “coconut”, and she says the word was “sarcastic criticism”, deeply offended. As a British Asian who spent their lives called coconut by members of society and the family, I know how suffered and attack. The society in which this matter was born must be excluded, in order to be excluded by the society in which it was born and raised.
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Nils Abe raises interesting points about the legislation of hate crime. The main problem is a continuous misunderstanding. Equality does not mean that everyone is treated. This means taking positive steps to settle the stadium. The first steps are to admit that the playing field is far from the level and understanding the structural inequality of power such as institutional racism and hate women, layer defects, and barriers that are not softened by the disabled.
Of course, those who benefit from inequality in power generally resist the challenges facing inequality. The liberal state is trying to be fair to everyone, so the legislation of hate crimes, while realizing that some groups require additional protection, and then provide the same protection for the most powerful groups.
Noisy (unfounded) complaints about the two -level police, along with the lack of understanding of inequality, leading to the police and Crown Prosecution Service Bending back to be seen as fair and fair. As Niels says, it is time to have a conversation about what is fair and what is in the public interest.
Finally, Nels and others should remember that many gay men and men object to being called “Queer”. This term should also be used by those who sympathize with it, and only to describe or refer to others who get to know it.
Caroline air
Newcastle on ionize
