Problematic Words We Must Stop Using
Jul 29, 2021
We all use some words in our day to day lives that are offensive. Most of the time, we aren't aware of how they came about and how demeaning these can be for some people. The best way to fix it is by being educated and removing these words from our vocabulary. Here is a list of words that have a disturbing origin.
Rule Of Thumb
Yes, this word is offensive as it originated in the early 1600s in American and England. It basically says a man can beat his wife with a stick no wider than his thumb. Now you see the issue?
Hysterical
This word was used to disregard the ailments of women.
Lame
This word was used to refer to disabled people.
OCD
This is a serious mental health issue that people suffer from but the term is thrown around casually.
Eskimo
It is a slur that translates to 'eaters of raw meat' and is used in a demeaning way.
Barbarian
This term was coined for people who did not belong to a superior state.
Which of these terms you didn't know was offensive?