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Case: The N-Word
My name is Kristin. I have taught high school English for nine years in a rural school. Recently, my husband and I had to move to a much larger city because of a promotion my husband received. I found a job as an English teacher at a high school that serves mostly African American and Hispanic students. My new students are nice and respectful. However, there is one issue that has been bothering me. I have been seeing my students talking to each other using the "n word." They are not bothered by this, but even in class discussions, if they are responding to one another, sometimes they use the "n word." In my previous school, we were very strict about these types of slurs. I am at loss now. Is this part of the school culture? Should I explain to my students why they should not use that word? Should I make a rule about it? I do not know how to deal with this.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The N-Word controversy can be a tough one. It is more popular in some areas than others, but that does not mean that people wont be offended in those areas. You should tell the students not to say it since it can be offending to some people. They may not like that or understand, but that is why you help them to understand. Tell them that they can use terms like "African Americans" if referring to blacks, but that they should not use a term that can be offending to some. Tell them that it is enough to take it off the table since you find it offending. |
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| Rated On: February 11, 2013 3:00 pm |
| Rated By: Kemmer Mingis |
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| Comments: I agree, it IS tough. I find it to be a word that should be dropped entirely, but in some micro cultures and in some areas, they have "taken back" the word and "redefined" it. Many teens think it's funny, or think that saying it makes them seem street-smart or tough. I think first, you need to ask the students what THEY think it means, and ask them how they use the word. Seek first to understand. Then the next step would be relating your experience with the term, and how it makes you feel. Then the last step would be educating them on the history of the term, and explain that for those reasons, you will not allow it. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2016 6:22 pm |
| Rated By: teVaGu |
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| Comments: In experience, it is not the best idea to attempt to replace the n-word or even understand why it is used. Just be firm on the decision to not allow the word. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:07 am |
| Rated By: Raven B |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree with this. It may be making other students uncomfortable but they don't want to speak on it. |
| Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:58 am |
| Rated By: pydara |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: This is a helpful solution I will use in my future. |
| Rated On: November 25, 2022 2:07 pm |
| Rated By: segeRa |
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