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Gam or Gammat - a derogatory term used against Coloureds or Cape Coloureds

Title: Gam Author: N/A Publisher: mzansitaal.co.za

Date: N/A (Accessed March 1, 2023)

URL: https://www.mzansitaal.co.za/terms/gam/

As for the meaning and use of "Gam" as a derogatory term against Coloureds or Cape Coloureds, the article on mzansitaal.co.za explains that it is a term that originated from the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. The word itself means "to insult or to speak down to someone" in Afrikaans. However, when used as a term directed towards Coloureds or Cape Coloureds, it is considered derogatory as it implies that they are inferior or of a lower social status than other racial groups. It is often used in a discriminatory and offensive manner to dehumanize and demean Coloured or Cape Coloured people. Therefore, adding "Gam" to the list of derogatory terms used against Coloureds or Cape Coloureds on Misplaced Pages would be a valuable addition to educate readers on the harmful language used against this community.

Title: Gammat

Author: N/A Publisher: dsae.co.za Date: N/A (Accessed March 1, 2023)

URL: https://dsae.co.za/entry/gammat/e02547

As for the meaning and use of "Gammat" as a derogatory term against people of Cape Malay descent, Coloureds, or Cape Coloureds, the entry on dsae.co.za explains that it is a term that originated from the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. The word itself is a derivative of "Gam" and means "a person who is low or of inferior status" in Afrikaans. However, when used as a term directed towards people of Cape Malay descent, Coloureds or Cape Coloureds, it is considered derogatory as it implies that they are of lower social status and is used to demean and insult them. Therefore, adding "Gammat" to the list of derogatory terms used against people of Cape Malay descent, Coloureds, or Cape Coloureds on Misplaced Pages would be a valuable addition to educate readers on the harmful language used against these communities. Trissieo (talk) 15:55, 1 March 2023 (UTC)

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Requesting edit to the item Bog Trotter. A term used in the 19th C by Irish peasantry to describe the hated bog ranger, who enforced on behalf of the Estate the fees demanded by the landlord for the privilege of cutting turf for fuel. Ref: https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/5594/1/PD_Colonial.pdf KynosCavan (talk) 18:13, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

What makes you think that's an ethnic slur? M.Bitton (talk) 18:51, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

A bog trotter, or bog bailiff, was commonly an Irish agent of a British landlord. The term became a generalised slur against anyone Irish, when used by a British person especially an agent of the British State. It is listed currently as an ethnic slur. I'm just giving the background to it. KynosCavan (talk) 00:41, 15 March 2023 (UTC)

Not done: Please clarify and ensure you reach consensus before re-opening this request. Actualcpscm (talk) 22:14, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

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add mayo monkey to European slurs 66.38.95.12 (talk) 22:38, 22 April 2023 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 22:57, 22 April 2023 (UTC)

European

Snow roach Mayo Monkey White bread 74.133.48.165 (talk) 09:06, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

We need sources to include these on the list. Richard-of-Earth (talk) 21:01, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

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