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Hi guys! I'm not sure what's going on entirely, but I do have some knowledge that I'd like to add just for educational purposes.
This is why the reasons words like t**p and r****d are slurs, and although commonly used, shouldn't be. If you disagree, feel free to unfollow.
This is why the reasons words like t**p and r****d are slurs, and although commonly used, shouldn't be. If you disagree, feel free to unfollow.
I'd like to first acknowledge, yes, everyone has free speech. That is a fact. However, using that free speech we should be building people up, being supportive, or giving the most basic decency. If certain words or behaviors causes harm to someone, I think it's easier to stop.
This is not to say that you can appeal to every single person and you will hurt people one way or another, but I think being aware, and hurting the Least amount of people while you're live is a really cool and precious thing we should all think of doing.
Now to move on to the history behind these words, the T word is currently used to describe men who cross dress and has "tricked" someone into thinking he's a girl. The problem with this is that this is how people see trans people, where they "trick" others into thinking
they are a different gender/"disguising".
How is it harmful? It has been used to justify the assaults and murders of many trans people which perpetuates the idea of trans people who pass and aren't open to it are "tricking" people.
How is it harmful? It has been used to justify the assaults and murders of many trans people which perpetuates the idea of trans people who pass and aren't open to it are "tricking" people.
The R word is ableist and furthers negative stereotypes about people with disabilities. When using it in that meaning, it's like saying those with disabilities are dumb/stupid and perpetuates hurt/segregation by using a group of people as your insult.
I also want to add that although you may think it's okay, a mass amount don't and feel hurt and pain from those words. I think taking two words out of your vocabulary to lessen the pain for someone is not that much of a deal. The common usage doesn't suddenly make the word or its
origins okay as all slurs, including these two should be held at the same weight. I think we can take this as a learning moment if you were not aware of the weight of these words in the past, but I hope you can choose to not say painful words because it's easier for you.
Again, this is what I believe in. We're all trying our best to stay alive in this world, I don't think making it harder for others is worth my time or energy.
In addition, if I ever do harm to you, please let me know as I'd love to correct myself and learn everyday.
Thank you.
In addition, if I ever do harm to you, please let me know as I'd love to correct myself and learn everyday.
Thank you.
