The term is often used in a derogatory or disparaging way. Some vulgar slang expressions may be considered to be derogatory or sexist to women. "Epithet" can also refer to an abusive, defamatory, or derogatory phrase. The latter term bears a derogatory connotation. Thus it is viewed as racist and derogatory by some people. Star was accused of racism due to derogatory remarks about minorities. Some students refer to other inhabitants as "townies", a term with somewhat derogatory connotations. Jackson said that Deen made derogatory remarks regarding African Americans. The public categorized his monologue as indecent, derogatory, misogynistic and disgraceful. Some nicknames are derogatory name calls. The students in the video use derogatory and racist language. Their derogatory and patronizing approach toward blacks immunized them from moral criticism. There are a variety of derogatory terms referring to Japan. There are a variety of derogatory terms referring to Korea. There are a variety of derogatory terms referring to China and Chinese people.