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Hate Speech & Discrimination

The Shocking Reality of “Scanning for Mexicans” GIFs: Context and Consequences

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Defining the Problem: Understanding the Meanings What the Phrase Means Directly At its most basic level, “scanning for mexicans” implies a search – a hunt, even – for people of Mexican origin. This seemingly straightforward description quickly reveals a much more sinister intent when viewed through the lens of its common online usage. Instead of … Read more

Unpacking “Jigaboo” in the Urban Dictionary: History, Meaning, and Controversy

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Tracing the Roots of a Derogatory Term Origins and Evolution The origins of “jigaboo” are shrouded in some degree of mystery, but its evolution is firmly rooted in the history of racial prejudice. Historians and linguists propose several possible origins, though definitive proof is elusive. The most likely theory suggests roots in the early 20th … Read more

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