Which of the Following Examples Illustrates the Idea of Reclaiming

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates the idea of reclaiming a phrase?

• A) Politicians limiting their use of the word "poor" when describing citizens of lower economic status.
• B) Homosexual men referring to one another as "queer."
• C) A white speaker using only the term "African American" when referring to black audience members.
• D) The NAACP holding a ceremonial funeral for the "n-word."

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