Concerned about swearing in essay

College Essays
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<p>One of my essays is about sexism in language, based on an experience I had where we debated the word "<strong><em>". Many people have told me the essay is really good and thought provoking, but someone raised the point that the admissions committee might not like my use of "</em></strong><strong>". In my essay (in the context of talking about sexism) I use the word "</strong><strong><em>" eight times (We defined "</em></strong><strong>" as....but is a "</strong>*" a woman who....). It's academic.</p>

<p>One suggestion I had is censor ***** to "b*tch", but I don't want it to seem like I'm backing down.</p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Oh wow, the forum censored me. Anyway, you guys get what I mean, haha :P</p>

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<p>Yours appears to be a rare situation in which it would be appropriate to use the swear word – and to do it without asterisks.</p>

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<p>agreed. it’ll definitely catch the attention of any sleepy reader, thereby ensuring that your message comes across. i say you should keep it.</p>