51
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by spujb@lemmy.cafe to c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the "euphemism treadmill" to try to justify their behavior, but it's crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.

what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google

more reading if bored

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] RandomVideos@programming.dev 10 points 1 day ago

You can use gay, homosexual, homo habilis as insults

That doesnt make these words bad

[-] spujb@lemmy.cafe 12 points 1 day ago

precisely? never said otherwise :) to quote another person right in this thread whom i agree with:

It’s an insult because of intent, not because of the word itself, though.

this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2024
51 points (67.3% liked)

196

16704 readers
2240 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.

Rule: You must post before you leave.

^other^ ^rules^

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS