The issue is not about it being derogatory, but more a question of definition and exclusion. Why is a Gaudi just described as a Gaudi, and a Bamon or Chardo usually portrayed as a "Goan"? Isn't this patronising?
Wonder if it would be acceptable to describe someone as a "White Australian" ... try it and tell me. Definitions also involve the play of power equations. FN On 24/12/2007, J. Colaco < jc> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I agree with Venantius. > I would add that Rajan is quite correct in his title. Gaudi is not a > derogatory word. Not to me and not (surely) to the woman concerned. > I thought that Fred was being quite picky in his criticism of Rajan's > title. Would he object to an Aussie titling a pic "an aboriginee'? -- Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph +91-832-2409490 Links from Goa: http://goalinks.livejournal.com/
