The word "paki" is a racial slur

[Talal]

There was a thread here earlier on where a lot of pashtun people were getting offended about being called "pathan" or whatever the terms were. However, some people here dont mind using the word "paki", the purpose of this thread is to school them regarding a fact that "paki" is considered a racial slur and is a very offensive term. Admin i hope you take due notice of this

1.(Primarily UK and Canada, sometimes the United States, New Zealand and India) a Pakistani or South Asian (or sometimes a Middle Eastern person). Within the UK, the term originated in Northern England, where a large number of South Asians arrived in the 1950s and 1960s. Used as a derogatory term directed towards South Asians (and sometimes Middle Eastern people), it is usually considered offensive when used by a non-Asian in the UK

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6740445.stm

2.In India, on the other hand, the term is used as a derogatory term directed specifically towards Pakistanis.

[Dukemina]

There is a reason why Pathan is disliked, why is the word Paki disliked? What is derogatory about it?

[Talal]

There is a reason why Pathan is disliked, why is the word Paki disliked? What is derogatory about it?

did you read the article ?

why is word "ne**o" a racist slur why is every slur that is considered racist, is considered so ?

what is a racial slur ? a term you use to direct your hate and discrimination towards a particular race, read the article or goto england it may help you understanding racial slurs

[Dukemina]

I thought it would be important enough to mention it in your post, kana? :p

[Talal]

I thought it would be important enough to mention it in your post, kana? :p

i did

1.(Primarily UK and Canada, sometimes the United States, New Zealand and India) a Pakistani or South Asian (or sometimes a Middle Eastern person). Within the UK, the term originated in Northern England, where a large number of South Asians arrived in the 1950s and 1960s. Used as a derogatory term directed towards South Asians (and sometimes Middle Eastern people), it is usually considered offensive when used by a non-Asian in the UK

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6740445.stm

2.In India, on the other hand, the term is used as a derogatory term directed specifically towards Pakistanis.

[Dukemina]

"Yet to some younger Asians, it appears to have none of the baggage their parents would associate with it."

For most Paki is just the shorter version of Pakistan. Like Afghani = Afghanistan. Saudi = Saudi Arabia. Ya know? You can't really compare it to the "N-word" cause thats not used for people from a specific place but based on color. Kinda different, no?

[Talal]

For most Paki is just the shorter version of Pakistan. Like Afghani = Afghanistan. Saudi = Saudi Arabia. Ya know? You can't really compare it to the "N-word" cause thats not used for people from a specific place but based on color. Kinda different, no?

No that was a wrong statement by this paper, i have family in england and im not a 30 year old uncle myself..meaning i am part of the young generation and i take a lot of offence to it just like my fellow pakistanis.. It doesnt matter what abbreviations Afghans or saudis use, and im not here to debate the research behind this term, if you were pakistani you would understand where im coming from on this. Anyways this isn't my word its categorized by the appropriate authorities as a slur and yes pakistanis are offended by it.

Anyways i hope this explains as to why its a slur

[Dinosaur Khan]

@dukemina
It is a world wide accepted fact that word paki is a racial slur, credere has explained it in a excelent way.

writing word "pakistani" will not tire you.

[Admin Khan]

Since our respected Pakistani members are getting offended by being called a 'Paki' I have now added it to our censored list.

[Talal]

Since our respected Pakistani members are getting offended by being called a '****' I have now added it to our censored list.

appreciate that bro cheers

[Dinosaur Khan]

Since our respected Pakistani members are getting offended by being called a '****' I have now added it to our censored list.

Daira daira manana

[Dukemina]

So if Zazai said "pakistani flag" then the word "Pakistani" would be a slur too? Depends, right? You can't just take a word and turn it into a slur just cause in some cases it can be used in a degrading way.

I'm from Pukhtunkhwa, btw.

[Dinosaur Khan]

^you are acting role like PML-N opposing renaming of NWFP

[Talal]

So if Zazai said "pakistani flag" then the word "Pakistani" would be a slur too? Depends, right? You can't just take a word and turn it into a slur just cause in some cases it can be used in a degrading way.

I'm from Pukhtunkhwa, btw.

either your blind to the logic/common sense here or just doing for the fun of it..i mean c'mon really ??

[IamDZJ]

i wish i knew wat **** is. some people should understand that the usage of certain terms should be allowed if it's used for an educational purpose only. this thread serves no purpose at all.