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What's the most derogatory term someone has used for you? (literature.cafe)
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[โ€“] 16 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I was referred to as 'the help' once. It was said seriously and the person who said it did not see issue with it.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I thought this was an acceptable term?? TIL

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  • [โ€“] 21 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    There's a lot of historical and cultural baggage with that term in the US. Specifically concerning its use in reference to house slaves and then freed slaves during and after our reconstruction.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Oh. Not from the US, didn't know it was that serious. Sorry

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