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In reply to the discussion: Gal Gadots Seemingly Innocent Tribute To Stephen Hawking Pissed Off Some People [View all]OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)I thought they were mostly very respectful, simply trying to get Gal (and others) to look at this subject and the words we use in a different way.
I've become much more mindful of ableist language over the last few years and it's pervasive. I totally get how word usage can feel overwhelming, with some people being offended no matter what we say or how we say it (that applies to many issues, obviously), but I'm grateful to learn how common words have been hurting many people for ages and those of us not in that marginalized group have been oblivious to it.
What I dislike is the mob mentality of social media but, at least with the selections at the link, that wasn't happening. It was more educational.
The biggest takeaway is people trying to push back against the notion that people with disabilities are better off dead. That's a big fucking message. An important one too. It's easy to see how that view has influenced both culture and policy, and the growing awareness of "ableism" is trying to counteract that.