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Sensitive Terminology - Coggle Diagram
Sensitive Terminology
Why is it helpful?
Become aware of behavior that offends others.
Terminology should reflect equality
Our behavior can effect:
acceptance
Self concept
Quality of life
Demonstrate Respect
How can we use words that are sensitive?
Communicate Positive Attitudes
Focus on people's similarities.
Consider the person first.
Emphasise each person's abilities
Communicate respect for each person
Use consistent terminology.
Why does sensitive terminology change?
Change to reflect changes in attitude
Changes in thinking
Changes in expression
Most preferred terminology to describe persons with disabilities is a continuous evolving process.
Why do we consider perspectives of people who have been oppressed?
We can ask the person what terminology they prefer
listen to people to consider their terms
interpretation is based on our perspective
Use of the same word in a different culture may be offensive