Thursday, March 28, 2024

‘Thug’ is a Race-Code Word That Fuels Anti-Black Racism – WATCH

*A very traditional instrument of authoritarian social control is to instill the fear of ‘the others.’ This is done with the power of language – because language is the key to governing the current liberal forms of democracy. Language is how political elites can be seen managing their impression on the public.

In the dystopian book published by George Orwell called Nineteen Eighty Four, he accurately describes how governing elites use race code words in their ‘art of language.’  The author says that this very use of language has visceral meanings and it should be standing for accountability and critical analysis with the right authorities.

Language Isn’t Innocent of Race code words

Complacent citizenries are disarmed more often than not with the help of stigmatizing, labeling, and fear-mongering through the political elites. These people have no one exercising vigilance over them and quite obviously have words that are always filled with immoral meanings. This is why political language isn’t innocent of race code words.

Race code words like thugs, sewer rats, and cockroaches can easily stir up anxiety and manufacture fear because of the deep-rooted feeling in the Black community. As a result, the people in this community are automatically diverted towards feelings of revulsion which in turn vents frustration.

Why Do Elites Always Define the Problem with Their Language?

The winners in the contest of haves and have-nots are always those who are the problem solvers with the right authorities. These people have also been termed the ‘primary definers’ by Stuart Halls, who is a cultural theorist. These primary definers are the ones who start and continually use race code words in their addresses and use their language to deepen their influence among their followers.

The Number 2 Spot for Derogatory Language

Within the hierarchy of primary definers, the number 2 spot is taken by lawmakers and enforcers. These people can be seen publically debating on who the ‘thugs’ in the society are, and their conversations spark crisis intentionally.

Don’t believe us? Well, on Oct 22nd, Mayor John Tory had openly reacted to all the gun violence in Toronto by saying that all young African-Canadian men were ‘sewer rats and thugs.’  Even the City Councilor had followed his example by saying the black men were ‘cockroaches that should be sprayed dead and were all criminals.’

Well, now we address all the young black men out there. Your future should not be determined by the horrendous claims of these terrible men. You are the dream of Martin Luther King, and you’re close to turning his words into reality!

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