1) The document discusses the use of racist language, particularly the derogatory ethnic label "Nigger". It analyzes conversations and a news article about the use of this word. 2) It explores how the word can be used for self-labeling by some African Americans but is seen as inappropriate by others. It also examines how the word reifies ethnic differences and is used to otherize and oppress groups. 3) The document concludes that the only acceptable use of the word is for self-labeling and that it otherwise causes ethnic divisions and power struggles through otherizing and denying racism.