This is a question I have thought about for several years after reading a work by a lesser known author who shall remain nameless.  The story he crafted took place in the deep south in the early part of the 20th century.  As you can imagine, the dialogue of the characters was peppered with derogatory slang and names, fitting for the context of the setting.

Historically, an author should paint the world as it really was.  It's what makes the story believable.  Whitewashing the way people...