Why are Chinese people called Chinks?
Why are Chinese people called Chinks?
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The derogatory term "Chinks" has its roots in the 1800s, when it was commonly used to describe members of the Chinese culture. The term came about during the Opium Wars when Chinese people were seen as being obstinate and uncooperative due to their refusal to give into Western imperialism. Later on, it became a racial slur that was used widely by Anglo-Americans to denigrate the Chinese people.
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Why are Chinese people called Chinks?
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The term "Chinks" refers to the Chinese people or the Chinese culture, and is considered to be a derogatory term. It is thought to derive from the slang name for early pink teacups - "china" - but the term has been used in a derogatory way to refer to the Chinese people since the 18th century.
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