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Should we change our vocabulary for referring to oppressed groups?
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We should change the vocabulary we use to refer to oppressed groups.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Using less stigmatized words for people can help counteract injustice.
Pro claim 2
Language change is a natural, inevitable process.
Con claim 1
Constantly changing the words we use makes them less meaningful.
Con claim 2
It is unreasonable to expect everyone to constantly change how they speak.