Times have changed over the years, and the things we used to say just aren’t okay anymore. For instance the word nigger, a commonly used word during the early 1900’s. This word is now considered profanity and not as commonly used as before. Over time our views of this word have changed greatly. The word nigger used to be said as something positive or to show approval of strength and intelligence to a man. “Im telling you, that nigger pulled in $6,000 of overtime last year, said he got enough for a down payment on a house” (Naylor). It could’ve also be used to show endearment for a woman's husband or boyfriend. But nowadays, the word is used as a racial slur for african americans. Other races use the word to put african americans down. Now
