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8. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused)
8. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused)
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35 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2022
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Let's talk through the dos and don'ts of common terms relating to antiracism. We're focusing on terms (like BIPOC, minority, microaggression, and more) that are misused, controversial, and/ or misunderstood. When should I say "BIPOC" and when should I not? Should I say minority or minoritized? What about underprivileged? What does virtue signaling really mean? Why is the term "microaggression" controversial, even in the antiracism movement? What's the problem with saying underprivileged? I address all of these questions and more.Sources:BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from? By Chevaz ClarkeWhy Forbes Won’t Use The Term Minority To Classify Black And Brown People by Rashaad LambertThe Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg LukianoffWikipedia’s Microaggression PageAlso Mentioned:Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive) via Apple & Spotify We're Getting Privilege All Wrong via Apple & Spotify My post on virtue signaling and performative activismTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Released:
Nov 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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