CAN CERTAIN WORDS BE RECLAIMED?

I'm talking about slurs, stereotypes and the like.
Can they be reclaimed, or should they be abandoned by the sidewalk.
Can words that cause people pain transform into empowerment?
For example, words like slut or bimbo. I see how some people are trying to reclaim it but i wonder if it works or not. and in addition to that, especially in the case of like historical ancient slurs...can they really change into positive words?

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Iamzemuffinboi 15 02,2021

Marginalized ppl get asked this all the dang time. “Why can’t I say it, but you can?” When we reclaim slurs and hurtful language, it’s a protest. It is resistance. We are reclaiming terms that have been used to oppress and destroy our ancestors. It’s taking them back, and more importantly, taking their power *away*, like it sort of neutra...... reply

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Cestelle 15 02,2021

I mean, yeah, they *can* be, but is it... y'know, necessary or will these words provide any practical usage? No, not really. Like I could "reclaim" the f-slur or the r-slur, but there's literally not a single instance in which I *need* to say them, so I don't ever say them. And I *could* say them to "reclaim" some sort of "power", but I don't feel ...... reply

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Okami07 15 02,2021

My opinion is that they should just be abandoned by the sidewalk. I think the reclaim thing is a waste of time. By the way the concept of “we reclaim some words and only the concerned can use it” is only prevalent in the US and several others English speaking country. So it get a bit frustrating to see people making it a rule on the internet wh...... reply

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Syrupy Pancake 15 02,2021

Yea definitely as long as they are being reclaimed by those they were used against. Black people have reclaimed the n word. Ive seen this one tik toker reclaim the word bimbo and her posts are always positive. Ive also heard someone say slut is used as a compliment in her house. reply

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SpiltTea 15 02,2021

I watched this thing on Netflix about slur words and apparently saying Damn was like a really big offense now it’s like super casual. So I think reclaiming words is possible just needs time. reply

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wot?!! 15 02,2021

Thanks for the answers, they are very interesting. but idk. there are some words that i'd prefer to have abandoned rather than reclaimed. some words make me feel rage even if used nicely lol but yeah people should have free choice to reclaim words to empower themselves. reply

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