THE NATURE OF OFFENSE IN TERMS DERIVED FROM ANIMALS
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https://doi.org/10.18764/2525-3441v9n25.2024.14Keywords:
Offenses, Slurs, Animal namesAbstract
In this article we will explore semantic, morphological properties, and the nature of the offense of terms derived from animal names, that is, what is the domain of meaning from which a given term is offensive. Firstly, based on Basso and Silva (2024), we will show that pejoratives derived from animal names can be classified as insults, slurs and gendered slurs, to then explore some of their morphosyntactic characteristics, and then investigate the reasons behind the pejorativeness of these terms, whether it has to do with sexual behavior, cognitive capabilities, body shape, among others. This is not an exhaustive work, but it can be seen as an overview of offenses based on animal names and the values currently at play in Brazilian society when it comes to offenses.
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