#linguisticracism

Jargon Isn’t Just Annoying—It’s Exclusionary and Racist: A Follow-Up The post critiques jargon as a barrier that fosters exclusion, particularly through linguistic racism. It emphasizes the importance of accessible language in writing and communication, advocating for a shift towards plain language to dismantle oppressive systems. The author recognizes their own privilege and commits to fostering inclusivity and understanding in discourse.

Jargon isn’t just annoying—it’s exclusionary & racist. Language should build bridges, not walls. Share your story or guest post with us! Let’s break the cycle together. #linguisticracism #plainlanguage #accessibility #writingcommunity #Dreamspace

So glad the topic of #linguisticracism is being studied. I see this systematically when using speech and language assessments standardised on majority white populations but used with global majority in inner city areas