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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by spujb@lemmy.cafe to c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the "euphemism treadmill" to try to justify their behavior, but it's crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.

what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google

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[-] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 weeks ago

The euphemism treadmill rather implies we simply load all the meaning and intention on a new word when the old one becomes unacceptable.

But that clearly isn't the case with this series of words. Many of these words have clearly different meanings and different social stigmas, and some are in use at the same time.

[-] spujb@lemmy.cafe -5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

not at all what im discussing but, glad you were able to come to your own conclusion on this

for my part, no opinion. i just think calling people ableist insults is bad.

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