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.

    • Ransom@lemmy.caOP
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      1 year ago

      Is using racist language a “made-up problem”? If not, how is racist language different from ableist language?

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        1 year ago

        Most racist language is intended to offend and minimize others. It doesn’t come from ignorance, just maliciousness.

        Most ableist language is based on ignorance of people who are “not able” in some way. Like saying “everyone can do X” when some people are not for various reasons.

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      1 year ago

      People who are affected are trying to tell you it’s not a made up problem. It is your ego and aversion to criticism and personal development that is telling you otherwise.