Through a combination of qualitative analysis and case studies, this study explores the historical origins, development and contemporary use of insulting language across differentcultures and communities.
· Specifically, he explores discourses of linguistic racism by Pākehā (White) New Zealanders in Aotearoa New Zealand toward te reo Māori, the Indigenous Māori language, in everyday discourses and the media.
Explore the history of everyday slurs and how languageevolves into insults. Discover the cultural impact and significance behind these words.
· We will examine research looking at whether the way language is transmitted and used can explain the origins and evolution of key design features of language.
· We will dissect the anatomy of a slur, exploring its historical lifecycle, its function within Sociolinguistics, and its staggering impact, providing a crucial framework for understanding why decoding offensive language is more important than ever.
· Explore the complexities of racial slurs directed at whitepeople, uncovering their historicalcontext, cultural impact, and societal perceptions.
The objective of this study, thus, to analyze the use of racialslurs in various genres using a corpus-based approach. The aim is to investigate the usage and impact of these slurs on discourse.
