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One example teachers may regularly come across
is the use of song lyrics containing language which
could be considered as a racial slur.
In these cases, it is important that young people
understand that whilst the song may be written by
someone who arguably has the right to reclaim and
use that language how they wish, it is
TACKLING inappropriate for them to repeat the lyrics in
school (regardless of their intentions).
LANGUAGE Repeating this type of language in school is
sometimes used as part of bullying behaviour,
partly due to the fact that it is easy to deny any
intention to offend.
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