If Black People are against the use of the N-Word, why do they use it in the first place?

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if i was of African descent, i would never use a word with such bad history behind it.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

Not all black people are the same, just like not all women are the same. Frankly, I don't give a rat's ass who says "nigga" or even "n** with a hard R." Nigga is the reclamation of the hard-R word anyway and, by its very purpose, is not supposed to be offensive! This is why rappers in the late 80s and early 90s started using it as a synonym for a "black male" anyway. A nigga can be a good friend (usually from the same inner city neighborhood you grew up in) or just an uneducated black man with no manners, class, or intelligence. Niggas know who they are, and ironically will use the word more than anyone else. 50 Cent, for example (assuming his whole persona isn't just an act, and it may very well be) is a certified nigga.

But don't expect Current Year morons with no sense of nuance, context, or or even logic, to understand any of this. They have a Pavlovian response to any words they deem "like, problematic!" Context literally doesn't exist with them, because they are literally too stupid to understand this.

I grew up in a crappy part of Philly that was predominately black but still had a few white people in it (as the minority), and throughout the 90s, there was never this media-orchestrated racial tension as there is today. It was mostly a socioeconomic thing. This one girl everyone knew and was friends with was named Celeste. She was white as snow with blonde hair (and later, huge boobs when she got older). She was like Ice-T's wife, but without the plastic. No one cared if she was "given an N-word pass or not." If anything, she had more right to "complain about broke-ass niggas" then some preppy rich black girl from the suburbs of San Francisco.

You see, context is a thing. The reason one might get offended at being called a "n**" is because it's someone being super-racist at you and looking to dehumanize you. However, it's just literally a two-syllable word your mouth makes. It has no power over you unless you give it power. The same way how puta and cabron have no power over you if you can't speak Spanish.

So no. Some white chick rapping to "Niggas in Paris" isn't being racist because she said the lyrics verbatim. And nobody has to owe you the right to self-censor because you're insecure with yourself and can't understand what context is, or be capable of not letting a two syllable word make you go apesh*t as a grown-ass adult. Get over yourself with that bullsh*t.

It's just a word. Sticks and stones, nigga, know wit i'm sayin'? (Alright, that's enough. That's probably my nigga quota for all of 2020, right there.)

wankiam · Accepted Answer

the best way to make a word less offensive is to take ownership. thats why today anyone other than a black person using the n word just looks like a dick head in the same way gay people chose to take back ownership of the term ''queer''. quite simple really

scarlett774 · Accepted Answer

Their against the use of the N word for people who aren’t black. The n word is not just a word it has a VERY long and evil history behind it. From what I’ve heard from other black people is that they have reclaimed the N word as theirs and have taken it back instead of letting others use it against them. It’s just like how gay people have reclaimed derogatory words and used them for them.

gothlullaby · Accepted Answer

we're against the use of the word when nonblack people use it. its a term of endearment for us. it also holds different meanings to some. the point is, it holds power in history that we have to reclaim. just as lgbt people are against the use of f*g, d*ke etc.

samiammm · Answer

I do kinda agree with you.

But there's more to this than meets the eye.
You see women don't like being called a b! tch. The same woman is fine if her girlfriends call her that or if her partner calls her that.
I'll make you my b! Tch OR
You are mine, B! tch OR
I am your B! TCH

are frequently and easily used in the bedroom, often with the smile.

You'd never wanna be called a dog but of you do something cool, people refer to you as dog.

I think, I believe it's the same with the N word.
Ideally it's very offensive but if said by your own people/friends in certain situations, it's acceptable.

I hope I didn't offend anyone, I just laid out. y observation.

scooogy · Answer

Individuals avoid fights for evolutional reasons, but on the other hand they do enjoy the ability to fight back in case they'd have to, which makes them feel secure.

Now, calling each other what they would have in common to feel hurt by can make them feel stronger together. I think that this is why people with disabilities or diseases do bond and feel better.

0oGreyo0 · Answer

Why do white people care so much they can't say it is the real question.

Anonymous · Answer

Great word, i support my black brothers and sisters by reclaiming it and using it whenever appropriate.

PaulyChicago · Answer

Ignorance to word and what it actually means. Every time I have been called that, I've asked the person "do I look like a black slave to you?". I'm a white guy.

asshole_ · Answer

Interesting that you picked the best mho for a guy, as a guy i have blocked Must have been something pretty idiotic

beefy40 · Answer

I was walking down the street the other day and they keep saying it over and over. I felt super uncomfortable.

Tiger288 · Answer

I absolutely hate that word. I never used it.

Ripper_E · Answer

They're ignorant and hypocritical

joeldalton · Answer

Because it's not about racism, it's about control.

mrArcher · Answer

Doublethink.

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