Regarding Attempts to Ban the Word Nigger, Christopher Hitchens Described

question 23

Multiple Choice

Regarding attempts to ban the word nigger, Christopher Hitchens described the situation as a taboo. Making an object taboo may have unintended consequences including:

• A) Only allowing certain groups to use the object.
• B) Restricting use of terms to specific contexts.
• C) Decreasing the use of the prohibited object.
• D) Making the prohibited object more pervasive and powerful.

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