[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> in the study guide section for the module on intelligence the words
> "nigger" and "coon" are included in the language enrichment tools section. The
> purpose of this section is to help people for whom English is a second language.
> These very offensive words are defined as " (slang) a black American: offensive
> terms used derogatorily."
>
> I think that the placement
> of these words in the study guide sends an implicit message that it is okay to
> use these words and others like them in general conversation.
Only if it is okay to be offensive and derogatory. I would agree that the author's
justification for including these terms in a study guide is pretty weak. It is very
surprising that a publishing company would let this get by. They tend to be very
careful in not being offensive, even with worthwhile material (e.g., evolution).
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