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Feb 25, 2022 · Microaggressions have become so ubiquitous that those who commit them might not consider them to be racist. Below are examples of some common comments and questions that are rooted in racism, with explanations of why they should be avoided. 1. “I don’t even see you as [racialized identity].”
Jun 3, 2021 · These perceptions feed into linguistic racism, or racism based on accent, dialect and speech patterns. The overt form of linguistic racism can involve deliberate belittling or shaming, such as ...
Racist language by its very nature is offensive, derogatory, and hurtful. Its effect will depend on the choice of words, the speaker and the context. Different words cause different degrees of...
Jul 3, 2024 · Language and identity. The racist aspect of an insult connects to deeply held feelings of who we are and our identity as a member of a certain ethnic group. So it’s interesting to ponder whether...
Apr 5, 2021 · The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use. 5 April 2021. Sara Nović. Features correspondent. Alamy. Some of our most common, ingrained expressions have damaging effects on millions of people...
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Sep 22, 2021 · TV and radio audiences are becoming more relaxed about swearing but increasingly concerned about discriminatory language, particularly about race, Ofcom has found. The broadcasting watchdog says ...
Aug 23, 2021 · Introducing: Real Talk with Gemma Bradley. Women and non-binary people break down six key issues that keep popping up in their news feeds; racism, body image, sustainable fashion, mental health...