Margaret is researching the use of racial slurs in middle schools in georgia. margaret's research is in line with:

I believe the answer is: Symbolic Interactionism

Symbolic interactionism put a heavy emphasis on the role of language in the formation of children's social skills.

The symbolic interactionist believe that the usage of racial slurs since early childhood would most likely make the children become dessentized of the impact that the slurs could create, and increase the likelihood of racially insensitive behavior.