N-word

This chapter was really an introduction to how the word can be used in so many different contexts. It's also about how the word came to be. It started out as a classification, then became an insult, but after comedians started using it in their pieces, it became more of a term of endearment. It was actually really interesting to me, obviously the word has never specifically effected me and I still don't say it out of respect because I don't think its my place. I still believe that I shouldn't say it because I am white. I'm sorry if that's racist but it's just not a word i feel like I need to use. I still believe there are other words that are more offensive that I don't use. Certain words I just don't think should be used. I've never said the c-word or other words that are considered racial slurs. I don't want to be offensive to another culture but I also most of the time don't know what they even mean so how can I use them? I thought it was cool how they said that Eminem didn't use the N-word in his songs, it shows its significance and the real pain and power the word has behind it. Maybe not saying it just gives the word more power but I refuse to say it, it's just not a word that I need to use. I think swear words or other words that have such a huge effect on people are just a reflection on the person, as the video said, and a lack of a good vocabulary.