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So, how come there aren't any Jewish efforts to "reclaim" negative stereotype words and phrases?

Asked by Buttonstc (27605points) July 10th, 2010 from iPhone

This is not intended to be flame baiting in any way, shape or form. I’m honestly curious about this.

As other discussions have been focusing upon different groups attempts to take the sting out of negative words primarily by young people, I got to wondering why there aparently aren’t any similar efforts by young (or any age) Jewish folks doing likewise. I don’t need to bother listing any examples for obvious reasons.

I know that the Lubavitcher’s are quite active on college campuses all over attempting to persuade others to reclaim historical Jewish Orthodoxy, but that’s a horse of a different color, so to speak.

If I’m wrong about my premise, please feel free to correct and enlighten me but I just haven’t seem of read of any effort to reclaim negative words or phrases specifically.

Obviously women are trying to reclaim Bitch, rappers are asserting the reclaiming of bitches, hos and niggaz, young British emigres are reclaiming Paki for themselves and the list goes on.

So, is there a similar effort among Jewish young people or is my hunch correct. If so, what would be your supposition as to why?

I have a theory, but I’m going to hold off for awhile as I’d be more interested in hearing from others.

So, what say you ? Are there any groups of Jewish reclaimers of negative stereotypical words out there?

If not, why not ? This inquiring mind would like to know. Give it your best shot.

I’m posting in Social because I abhor censorship so a little levity is not unwelcome. But please refrain from nastiness or ugliness toward anybody. That’s not why I posted this Q.

Like your Momma taught you : if you don’t have anything nice to say (or helpful or humorous or neutral) then don’t say anything.

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