The "N" word

1. Where does the N-Word Come from? Why does it offend some people so much?

Answer: The N-word comes from the spanish word n**** originates from the latin word niger, meaning black. In english n**a or n**er became n**ar and finally n**ers, most likely under influence of french negre (also derived from the latin n**er)

2. Should non-black people be able to use the N-Word?

Answer: No because its offensive to many people.

3. Should musicians stop using the N-Word?

Answer: Yes because its not nice to call people n*** because it brings back bad memories.

4. Do other ethnic groups (for example, Chinese, Jews, and Dominicans) use ethnic slurs like the N-Word to describe themselves? If not, Why?

Answer: Yes i do think that other ethnic groups use ethnic slurs like the N-Word to describe themselves.

5. What would happen if black people (and everyone else) started using “king” or “queen” instead of the N Word?

Answer: I really don't have any idea what would happen but it would be better because its more positive but yet it's still a label and as long as there are labels there will be criticism.

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