8. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused‪)‬ Know Better Do Better

Let's talk through the dos and don'ts of common terms relating to antiracism. We're focusing on terms (like BIPOC, minority, microaggression, and more) that are misused, controversial, and/ or misunderstood.

When should I say "BIPOC" and when should I not? Should I say minority or minoritized? What about underprivileged? What does virtue signaling really mean? Why is the term "microaggression" controversial, even in the antiracism movement? What's the problem with saying underprivileged? I address all of these questions and more.

Sources:
BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from? By Chevaz Clarke
Why Forbes Won’t Use The Term Minority To Classify Black And Brown People by Rashaad Lambert
The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff
Wikipedia’s Microaggression Page

Also Mentioned:
Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive) via Apple & Spotify
We're Getting Privilege All Wrong via Apple & Spotify
My post on virtue signaling and performative activism

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