This chapter explores the concept of slurs and how their usage and meaning can change over time. The speaker discusses examples like the word 'Yankee' and 'queer' to illustrate how these words were once considered slurs but their meanings have shifted due to social movements. They emphasize the importance of understanding the complexity of slurs and how their context determines whether they are derogatory or not.

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