Do you get offended when a white person uses the n-word?

Question

This is question for everyone. I want to know if I am over-reacting to something I heard Persia say on the MTV reality show "White Rapper."

Answer 1

If I know the person and I know they're joking around, then most of the time it doesn't offend me, but if i don't know them and they don't know me, then i'm extremely offended.

Answer 2

Im white yet have black kinfolk contributors, the in consumer-friendly words ones that use the N be conscious are the more youthful ones, the older ones are black and proud. they're extremely offended by way of how youthful black human beings use the be conscious lately saying that, my elderly auntie is disillusioned after I say yankee? she remembers it from a time it become offensive? Its all about concept, Im oftentimes referred to as a ******* pomme i dont care, yet i comprehend english those who're offended by way of it. So i wager it boils down too, a be conscious is as offensive because the guy it really is meant to degenerate feels debased.

Answer 3

Regardless who says it, I'm offended. But more so when the person is white. Using that word has become so mainstream with the rappers that any and everyone feels as though it's OK for them to say it. That word is demeaning, demoralizing, and is used to belittle the African American race. Those people in the media should be setting an example.

Answer 4

I certainly become offended because they are generally foul mouthed jerks who will put down any race. The " n" word is being re evaluated by blacks themselves it was okay to say it to each other they are now having second thoughts on the matter as they themselves encourage rather than discourage the use of the " N " word

Answer 5

I wouldn't say I would over react but i think there is a limit that people pass,when they hav to much fun. Ithink people should watch what they say. Like I saw the commercial and i thought that was a bit too much. So no i don't thin your over-reacting. =]

Answer 6

I get offended when it is used in an offensive context (to demean someone). But otherwise, it's just a word - and I would feel equally about the word coming from anyone, regardless of race.

Answer 7

Depends on the context. I usually don't get very offended over any word. They are just words. I get more offended by someone treating my or my family badly.

Answer 8

I get offended when I hear it from anyone. It is a word I do not consider to be in my vocabulary.

Answer 9

I am offended when a person of ANY race uses that word.

Answer 10

yes i do
in fact i was talking to someone on the phone the other day ( a relative ) who had taught me its not nice to call them the "N" word
and this persons like "n" this and "n" that
i honestly wanted to cry by the time i got off the phone

Answer 11

I get offended when anyone uses that word, I was taught better than that.