8 Seemingly Innocent Phrases with Problematic Origins
Surprisingly racist, sexist, and ableist phrases abound in the English language
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6 min readAug 22, 2020
In my writing, I try my best to use language that’s inclusive and avoid language that’s problematic. Like most writers who are invested in social justice, avoiding words that are overtly racist, sexist, classist, or prejudiced in other ways…
