Ape
superfamily of mammals
Would a teacher still have their job if they called a black student an ape?
'Ape' and 'monkey' are words that have been used in a derogatory manner against black people. Teachers are held to a level of professionalism and cannot act in an abusive way towards children.
What kind of term would "Ape" be if used to describe a black person? What standards are teachers held up to? If a teacher used #1, would they be upholding #2?