Etymology Of The Top 7 Curse Words Analysis

Conventionally schools are trying to promote success and positive student image. Using profanity in the classroom through literature can promote a negative mentality.

The meaning of words change over time. Some of the words that were considered highly offensive and unacceptable in the past are now presently used in a kind hearted manner and a way to communicate in this current generation. A major factor includes the time period. For example the term “bad” is used to describe somebody or something

Despite that students now use profanity in their public schools and even more out of school, this could cause more children and teens to use the offensive language around their peers.

The word “bitch” throughout our society has developed tremendously, the use of the word has grown and grown as our generation has progressed. The term “bitch” did not become a “universal female insult until the 1920s” (Pardes) it was insulting and hurtful to women at the time, but now the term has so many definitions. When a woman is called that word it can have many different meanings because the definition has grown as years has gone by. Today the word is not even considered an insult in many situations, it's more of a compliment to some women. Society today has used the word so often that when they hear it, it's normal. The word is being used on a daily basis. Although many people use the term mainly towards women it is still considered an insult. Not only does the term express how one feels towards women, but as how they see them. The way in which hip-hop artists use the term to describe women is unacceptable, artists “are just reiterating the acceptability of the word” (Elan).

The use of profanity has increased in the past couple of decades. According to Kristin Jay, a psychologist at Marist College who has collected data on public swearing, this is partly because, “…The media we used to consume were much more sanitized, and we had fewer things to choose from and less control over what we exposed ourselves to.” In addition to profanity being more common, there is also decrease in the average age that children learn swear words—in fact, according to Timothy Jay, a psychology professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, most children have

Besides literal uses for cuss words (as verbs), over two-thirds of all swearing is linked in expressing some kind of emotional connotation. These help with expressing the speaker’s anger, frustration, and surprise (“son of a bitch”, “f*ck me!”, “holy shit!”) which are done in emotional outbursts of these single words, also known as epithets. In addition profanity has a direct connection with emotional response in that when one utters one of these “worser words” it helps increase heart rate and work as an analgesic, showing how it can help manage emotional pain as it has a direct connection. One such emotional connection could be noted in the use of “FUBAR” (F*ucked up beyond all recognition) in the movie Saving Private Ryan to help the convey the soldiers emotions in how sick of they were of the war. Commonly physical fights take place to help express emotional pain or anger, these are normally avoided by voicing this anger through these taboo words. For example one can use name calling (bitch, asshole), or curse in the form of a put down (eat shit and die) all spur emotional responses and can help avoid physical confrontations by giving a voice to inner feelings. This is commonly seen in rap songs where many cuss words are used to unveil inner feelings. Such the rap group NWA used

    Everyday we read and hear profanity from books which we should shelter our children from having to learn more about the awful things we have in life. Having profanity in our everyday lives affects us in a negative way because if our children hear the foul language then there is a greater chance that children will pick up the words we would not like them to say. In the article “Potty-Mouthed” by Martin Chilton, states that swearing in Young Adult fiction is a controversial and complex issue. Young Adult fiction is controversial issue because some parent let their children read books that other parents would not agree with based on the language, violence, suicied and sexualactivity. A lot of teenage books have very mature points of view that some or most of our teens can not even

The words Negro, nigger, and nigga have always been a sensitive topic, yet it is a topic that needs to be addressed in light of the more common use of its vernacular. One word is used to describe a color, while the others are used to define a people. It’s very clear to many the negative connotation these words carry, but where did these words come from? Furthermore, is there a difference between the word nigger and nigga; and why is it that African-Americans now use the word nigga to degrade each other in today’s society? These words, in spite of their spelling, still holds the same degrading power as it did during the time of slavery, and they are still spoken out of cruelty and ignorance, but who is to blame? Can one still blame the

“[Timothy Jay] estimates that the average adolescent uses roughly 80 to 90 swear words a day.” (Glover)

Profanity is a subject that many of us find ourselves not only intimidated by, but also unable to define. Is it simply a particular group of words that should not be uttered in polite company, or is it drastically more complicated? During the last 60 years, the American populace has found themselves spinning into what many consider to be a downward spiral with the issue of morality. In the following pages I am going to discuss what I consider to be the definition of profanity, by giving an overview of the now infamous “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” monologue performed, and written by George Carlin. I will also discuss some of Lenny Bruce’s ideology, and the legal, and public persecution both groundbreaking,

It connects to banned books due to excessive use of vulgar language being one of, if not the leading reason books are banned. In conclusion, profanity is a very challenged topic in world of

Throughout my entire day I find myself constantly being surrounded by offensive language. I experience it at school, at work, and even at home. Whenever I am frustrated or annoyed I too find myself using these words. The power of offensive language is real, and it is not acceptable when it is used with the intent to directly degrade another person.

The n-word presents several connotations. It originates with the Latin word “nigre”, which translates to black, and led to a derogatory term for African

The idea of defining something as“bad” has been around for centuries. But what really is bad? Is it a sandwich that does not taste good? How about that student in class who never does his homework? From the beginning of life children are told to never use a swear word. Throughout life people are constantly told not to use cuss words. But, considering these words to be wrong really has not stopped peoples’ use of the words. Swear words are something people use often in their everyday lives, but are not socially acceptable in our society in many situations.

The few words that were swear words were completely altered but a strong purpose to the song was still there. The same can not be done to today’s music because the song would make next to no sense at all. Music in general “is powerful at the level of the social group because it facilitates communication which goes beyond words” (Francis). In other words, music projects ideas and words that people would not ever think to say. A very famous rap group called N.W.A is a clear example of how their song F*ck The Police went well beyond just words. “The members of N.W.A. were hustled away from the arena by their security and whisked off to the safety of their hotel rooms — only to be arrested later” after performing said song on stage because the police were concerned about the impact it would have on the audience members (Hinds). And that is exactly why N.W.A became so huge; they were not afraid to push the limits. Ice Cube, a member of N.W.A, spoke on the impact of their songs, saying “some songs were just the craziness of the neighborhood, and we weren't always positive, but we were always honest” and that attitude appealed to people. However, it seems now that artists in the 2010s are not very into the whole honesty part of their songs but more their own image and just throwing something out there that has a catchy