<p>I searched, but only found 1 thread that was related, and it wasn't very helpful. I am writing an essay and in it, I quote someone else who says a racial slur. I don't think I will type it on here, but it is for Asians and is generally looked down upon when said.</p>
<p>So my question is, if used in the correct context, would a racial slur be okay to use? I quoted it (someone else said it), and I want my essay to have <em>full</em> effect. </p>
<p>Any insight?</p>
<p>Agh. That’s tough. There really aren’t other quotes you can use?
And it’s really preferable that you don’t use quotes at all in your essay anyway…</p>
<p>Is it like a dialog quote or a famous quote?</p>
<p>@Wanton: I didn’t realize that I shouldn’t use quotes, but I feel that some strength will be taken away if I get rid of them.</p>
<p>@Jgraider: Dialogue quote.</p>
<p>Star it out? Like for example F***. So it shows you aren’t totally inconsiderate, but they can probably guess the word anyways</p>
<p>Do you end up contradicting the person or triumphing over racism in some way? If so, use it. If not, don’t.</p>
<p>@NuclearPenguins: I had that in mind. I think I am going to use that! </p>
<p>@noimagination: Yes, in a way, I triumph over racism. I’ll star our a few letters, but leave enough so that the reader can guess exactly what it is.</p>
<p>is it okay if I say “large behinds”? My essay is kind of snappy, but I promise you it has meaning. Do you think admissions will mind (applying to some Ivies, JHU & Stanford) will mind that on my common app essay?</p>
<p>thank you</p>
<p>I’m sure that’s okay, rainbow haha.</p>