Slang and oppression -- African-Americans -- Prisoners -- The military -- also oppressed ... -- Hate words; swords into plowshares -- Open resistance: Gloves off, slang gone.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
Defines, interprets, and explains slang used by oppressed people in the United States throughout history, focusing on African Americans, prisoners, and the military, and discussing slang used by other communities and groups who have faced oppression.
