Am I allowed to use this word to describe myself?

cctcd:

jonathan-cunningham:

iamateenagefeminist:

1. Has this word been used against a specific group of people in the past or is it being used against a specific group of people in the present? 
  • If no then you are allowed to use that word to describe yourself. 
  • If yes then move onto question two

2. Are you a part of the group the word has been used against?

  • If yes then you are allowed to use that word to describe yourself 
  • If no then you are not allowed to use that word to describe yourself. 
  • If “no, but!” move onto question three.

3. Are other people in the group the word has been used against telling you that you are not allowed to use that word?

  • If yes you should probably check your privilege and not use that word to describe yourself. 

This is a pretty handy set of rules. I might try and make a flow chart with it later. 

That flow chart should be in every text book. EVERY TEXT BOOK.

It looks overly simplistic, but I think that covers every possible word. At least, every one that I can think of.

I might only add somewhere that if it’s not clear to other that you are part of the appropriate group OR that the context of your usage is unclear, it’s unadvisable to use the word.

Feb

20

2012

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