It seems to me a pity that we worry more about correcting language than about correcting material conditions. The kyriarchy is alive and well, goodness knows, but it seems to me the euphemism treadmill is just another way to mask the prejudice and violence that exists rather than changing it. The endless cycle of acceptable terminology also often silences the voices of those least often listened to, which is the opposite of what any attempt at social justice should be aiming for.

That said, being respectful is important, but it’s also why I think jumping down people’s throats for using a term that stopped being fashionable is wrong, just politely correct them

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