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Pheonix · 26-01-2010, 21:14

Hi

I do not think any muslim/asian women or men for that matter get offended by the word Purdah, I must have used it a dozen times today when referring to our business activities leading up to the forthcoming elections.

I think someone must sit reading a dictionary and look for words that they think might be offensive to Non-british people, in reality has anyone asked these people if words like Purdah, gollywog or Ba Ba blacksheep actually offend them. I am sure that the answer from the majority would be a resounding 'NO'

I grew up with Ba Ba Black sheep and Robertsons Jam with the gollywog on it, it did not offend me nor did it offend the majority of other non white residents of the UK.

26-01-2010, 21:14	#50
Pheonix Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Accrington, Lancashire Posts: 44 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Apologies if I've caused offence Hi I do not think any muslim/asian women or men for that matter get offended by the word Purdah, I must have used it a dozen times today when referring to our business activities leading up to the forthcoming elections. I think someone must sit reading a dictionary and look for words that they think might be offensive to Non-british people, in reality has anyone asked these people if words like Purdah, gollywog or Ba Ba blacksheep actually offend them. I am sure that the answer from the majority would be a resounding 'NO' I grew up with Ba Ba Black sheep and Robertsons Jam with the gollywog on it, it did not offend me nor did it offend the majority of other non white residents of the UK.