Some of our most common, ingrained expressions have damaging effects on millions of people – and many of us don't know we're hurting others when we speak.

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.

  • ram@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    This is a shitty take. Have more respect instead of trying to dismiss people with shitty quips.

    • MapleEngineer@lemmynsfw.com
      1·
      1 year ago

      No, it’s not. You have decided that we aren’t allowed to use word that you find offensive but that you don’t have to not use words that we find offensive. You’re a sanctimonious navel gazer. We’re going to ignore you now.