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The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use (www.bbc.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Ransom@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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As a disabled person, I face ableism and ableist language every day. Some people use ableist language without even knowing that it is ableist. I thought it would be good for folks to take a look at the attached BBC article and expand their perspectives a bit.

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[-] Ransom@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Is using racist language a “made-up problem”? If not, how is racist language different from ableist language?

[-] snooggums@kbin.social -2 points 2 years ago

Most racist language is intended to offend and minimize others. It doesn't come from ignorance, just maliciousness.

Most ableist language is based on ignorance of people who are "not able" in some way. Like saying "everyone can do X" when some people are not for various reasons.

[-] Guns4Gnus@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, you think it's a made up problem.

Gotcha.

[-] snooggums@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Not what I said at all, but thanks!

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