Viridian
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I've browsed Tumblr in the recent past and found quite a lot of stuff on Social Justice subjects. One topic that seems to pop up from time to time is prejudiced language - not just racial slurs, but also gender-specific words and phrases like "bitch", "emasculate", "shrill", "slutty", "like a man", etc. It's a pretty interesting topic, and it made me try not to use these words anymore.
Ableist language is another big issue, especially concerning mental conditions. Insults like "dumb", "lame", "retarded", "psycho", "spazz", "crazy", "insane" and others are variably considered offensive by people who have disabilities. Even phrases like "putting your best foot forward" and "look before you leap" are being condemned by those who believe this kind of language implies that "walking > rolling".
Still, it raises the question: are there any words or phrases that culd be used in place of those, but without the ableist connotations/implications? I'm still struggling to find something with the same "flavor" as "lame"...
Ableist language is another big issue, especially concerning mental conditions. Insults like "dumb", "lame", "retarded", "psycho", "spazz", "crazy", "insane" and others are variably considered offensive by people who have disabilities. Even phrases like "putting your best foot forward" and "look before you leap" are being condemned by those who believe this kind of language implies that "walking > rolling".
Still, it raises the question: are there any words or phrases that culd be used in place of those, but without the ableist connotations/implications? I'm still struggling to find something with the same "flavor" as "lame"...