“I say it but wouldn't be happy hearing it from a kid”: Personal boundary parameters in responding to taboo language, swearing and -IST-ing use

As a result of social and linguistic change, the use swearing taboo language has become commonplace in Anglophone societies with varying responses to its use. This is also apparent educational institutions. Commentary from educators suggests they are frequently confronted verbally abusive students school settings. Data available Queensland, Australia, illustrate large percentage suspended excluded for verbal misconduct. result, many missing because institutionally unacceptable but socially culturally mutable choices. article examines associated stakeholders regarding contexts, keeping societal change mind. Adopting Foucaultian approach discourse power Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), 19 secondary teachers were interviewed their perspectives by students. data suggest three areas concern. First, document analysis exposes ambiguity institutional behaviour management policies. Second, participant reveal limited knowledge policies third, participants’ personal parameters rather than policy when responding contexts. Therefore, needs be readdressed these mind further studies relating contexts required, specifically incorporating international perspectives, which may add insight this issue. Educational institutions demonstrate similar behaviour, responses. policies, participants Policy