What might make these words seem “assaulting” or “vilifying”?

2. In one sentence state Lawrence’s thesis.
3. Why do you suppose Lawrence included his first paragraph? What does it contribute to his argument?
4. In paragraph 8, Lawrence speaks of “racially assaulting speech” and of “vilifying speech” Its easy to think of words that fit these descriptions, but what about other words? Is Uncle Tom used by an African American about another African American who is eager to please whites, and example of “racially assaulting speech”? Or consider the word gay. Surely this word is acceptable because its widely used by homosexuals, but what about queer (used by some homosexuals but sometimes derogatory when used by heterosexuals)? What might make these words seem “assaulting” or “vilifying”?

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