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Discussion: Is the word "ghetto" racist?
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Hilly
Member Since: 3/14/2013
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Post #81
Depends how you use it
LoKoPaNdA
Member Since: 4/14/2011
Posts: 48,397
Post #82
It can be, yes. I sometimes use it to mean 'tacky' (I know it's wrong)
Opacho
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Member Since: 9/12/2011
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Post #83
no just like the term white trash/redneck is not either.
Bad Blood
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Post #84
No
DIVO DIVINE
Member Since: 8/31/2013
Posts: 5,259
Post #85
Sometimes the intention behind its use is racist, but in actuality it has a clear definition that many people need to be reminded of.
Lights and Waves
Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Post #86
Yes, so is the word Ratchet.
Beautiful Liar
Member Since: 2/11/2012
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Post #87
Quote:
Originally posted by
Lights and Waves
Yes, so is the word Ratchet.
Around here if a white person says it's frowned upon but if a latino or African American says it no one cares
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