The article discusses the troubling return of the R-word into everyday language, highlighting its implications for policy, culture, and interpersonal treatment of people with disabilities. Disability advocate Imani Barbarin emphasizes that casual usage of such language reveals underlying ableist attitudes that can harm individuals who are disabled. The conversation sheds light on the power of words and their impact on societal perceptions, explaining why the fight against ableism needs to include awareness around language and its effects.
"The resurgence of the R-word in our conversations isn’t just troubling linguistically; it signifies deeper issues of ableism and how society views disability."
"Ableism, often disguised in casual language, can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and attitudes that marginalize individuals with disabilities."
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