I think power structures come into play too. Example: a plantation owner calling his slaves the n-word. Language used to dehumanize a group is always a slur.
From what I can find online, it seems like it’s unlikely that particular term was originally meant to refer to slave masters and it moreso referred to the head of household.
I think power structures come into play too. Example: a plantation owner calling his slaves the n-word. Language used to dehumanize a group is always a slur.
Guess why its called a Master Bedroom? I do renovations and build houses. I’m trying to use primary bedroom or primary suite more.
From what I can find online, it seems like it’s unlikely that particular term was originally meant to refer to slave masters and it moreso referred to the head of household.
OK, thsts fair. Its something I heard, not researched myself. Still, fuck the patriarchy.