Topic: Experiencing Poverty

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Non-Disabled
Episode 812 16:26 - 21:41

812: Non-Disabled

Preferred Terminology for Age, Wealth, and Body Size

The University of New Hampshire's glossary of preferred terms is critiqued, specifically the replacement of "senior citizen" with "people of advanced age." The guide suggests using "person experiencing homelessness" instead of "homeless" and "person of size" instead of "obese." The hosts compare the clinical, long-form language to police reports and express skepticism about the practicality of these linguistic shifts.