Look up 5 different terms from various languages that are categorized as ethnophaulisms (a word used to depict a group of people, commonly considered an “ethnic slur”). Explain their etymologies (what the word means, from what language does it derive from, etc) and compare and contrast to the word haole. Think about the how these terms are classified through an English lens and whether you agree or disagree with such classification.
Example:
1) Pkeh – This word comes from the Mori language of Aotearoa (commonly referred to as New Zealand). Similar to haole, Pkeh is commonly used to distinguish between natives and non-natives. There are many interpretations on what the word actually means (i.e. any non-Maori living in New Zealand or perhaps a white-skinned individual with genealogy tracing back to Europe). Similar to haole, the term is often used in an English-context allowing for mis-interpretation. There are differing opinions on the true etymology of this word. Some feel it comes from the meaning of “white pig” or “long pig”, while others think that it roots from the term pakepakeha, mythical human-like creatures with light features who dwelled in the forests. However, many Mori speaking individuals disagree with these interpretations and are working towards re-normalizing this term as it’s intended definition, non-Mori.
While looking for these terms, search “how to say foreign(er) in _____ language”. This should yield results.
