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Title: Why the fuss about "neguinho" (nigger) common in English until 1960
Post by: syhprum on 02/07/2022 17:19:41

Used by a portugesse speaker about Sir Lewis Halminton

Title: Re: Why the fuss about "neguinho" (nigger) common in English until 1960
Post by: Bored chemist on 02/07/2022 17:39:41

Because it's no longer 1960.

Title: Re: Why the fuss about "neguinho" (nigger) common in English until 1960
Post by: Petrochemicals on 02/07/2022 18:33:51

I believe the cultural aspects between Mexico and the UK are stark when considering race, they have a very long history of ethnic diversity and the intent of the phrase quoted is very different.

Title: Re: Why the fuss about "neguinho" (nigger) common in English until 1960
Post by: Origin on 02/07/2022 18:37:44

Because it was a derogatory name for slaves in the USA.  I find the term extremely offensive and recalls the shame of the early history of my country.

Title: Re: Why the fuss about "neguinho" (nigger) common in English until 1960
Post by: evan_au on 03/07/2022 10:33:19

Politically correct terms change over time.
- Even terms that are introduced as being more politically correct are later canceled.

Quote from: Google Translate

negro (Spanish) ≡ black (English)

I understand that at one time, "negro" was unacceptable in the USA, but "black" was acceptable.
- I'm not sure what is acceptable in the USA today.

The current trend in Australia is to use "First Nations".