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What is swearing?

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The Difference Between Swear Words and Slurs

This chapter explores the distinction between swear words and slurs, delving into why slurs carry a unique taboo and what makes them inherently offensive. It also examines the subjective nature of offensiveness and compares the shallow offensiveness of swearing to the deeper offensiveness of using slurs.

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