University language guide says ‘grandfather,’
‘housekeeping,’ ‘spirit animal’
are ‘problematic’ words
Fox News,
by
Adam Sabe
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
1/23/2022 9:01:26 AM
A University of Washington language guide is calling everyday words used by Americans “problematic.”The University of Washington Information Technology department released an “inclusive language guide” that lists a number of “problematic words” that are “racist,” “sexist,” “ageist,” or “homophobic.”According to the guide, words such as “grandfather,” “housekeeping,” “minority,” “ninja,” and “lame” are considered “problematic words.” For example, the language guide states that the word “lame” is considered problematic because it’s “ableist.”
Reply 1 - Posted by:
Jebediah 1/23/2022 9:05:35 AM (No. 1048012)
I think I would go out of my way to use these words. You risk, if this is a paper for a class, or a discussion IN class, the Prof grading you lower, but you also might find that (amazingly) a few Profs might look at boycotting (personcotting?) such words and phrases makes for true censorship in what is supposed to be a free society. In the meantime, the University looks beyond foolish.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
paral04 1/23/2022 9:29:59 AM (No. 1048048)
They need to close that school and give the taxpayers their money back. These kids will get a better education on the streets.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
mifla 1/23/2022 9:30:45 AM (No. 1048051)
I continue to be amazed at what some people are paid to do.
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Since the title of grandfather is something earned after rearing children to the point of raising their own families, I think grandfather is a title of honor, and to grump about it shows the ignorance of these Ivory Tower liberals. Would they rather somebody used the 'r' word to tell somebody their ideas are stupid rather than the kinder term lame?
Housekeeping is a problem for them I suspect because they don't do it themselves, they probably hire it done. So they see it as an insult of some kind if their cleaning person is a minority. My stepmother raised her 5 kids by being a housekeeper for some really nice people and did very well for herself before meeting and marrying my dad. This is just more ridiculous spewage from this school. I guess they want the media attention.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
foxglove 1/23/2022 10:02:00 AM (No. 1048091)
That is so lame. As to housekeeping everyone is a housekeeper and the results visibly reflect your personal standards.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
ControlFreak 1/23/2022 10:05:16 AM (No. 1048096)
So do I get to quit my job of cleaning my own house cause it’s racist? Are there reparations for that?
24 people like this.
Reply 7 - Posted by:
petrichor 1/23/2022 10:08:12 AM (No. 1048104)
Only one more month in WA for me. We have an idiot for a governor, so pretty much everything else follows. Living in eastern WA (FJB country) is only a mild reprieve.
13 people like this.
Reply 8 - Posted by:
reefdiver 1/23/2022 10:13:12 AM (No. 1048113)
This nonsense will stop when enough sane, rational people stand up an loudly say STOP IT!
17 people like this.
Reply 9 - Posted by:
rfr46 1/23/2022 10:32:07 AM (No. 1048137)
What do you expect when you hire a Diversity inclusion and entitlement department?
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
FLCracker 1/23/2022 10:35:36 AM (No. 1048145)
The French have an academy the governs the how the French language is used.
The result is an official and published language that does not reflect the actual usage of the population. (In case you're wondering why the French laugh at your high school French.)
I find the use of the word "ableist" problematic, no to mention awkward.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
DVC 1/23/2022 10:37:01 AM (No. 1048154)
No, they are NORMAL words.
You college freakshow lunatics are problematc.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
valinva 1/23/2022 10:39:14 AM (No. 1048157)
I believe that we are missing the point on this. This is not a directive for students language. This is put out by the University IT department. The University no doubt purchases millions worth of merchandise from vendors each year. This is to control the language used by these vendors in their businesses with all customers, not just in their dealings with the University. The University guide says to send this to a prospective vendor: "Unfortunately, in working with your product/service we have identified language that can be considered offensive due to its racist, ableist and/or sexist origins,” the email prompt states. “Can you let us know what efforts you are undertaking to move away from this language so as to create a more inclusive product/service?” This is intimidation pure and simple, it is telling all vendors that if you want to get some of the allocated tax dollars that I have, you must follow my language guide lines even when dealing with other customers. In other words, agree with me or we will drive you out of the market place. This is sick and Orwellian.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Fitzroy 1/23/2022 10:52:50 AM (No. 1048175)
I think "university" is a problematic word. It reeks of exclusion. Every institution of higher education should change their name to multiversity.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
bigfatslob 1/23/2022 10:54:40 AM (No. 1048178)
University of Washington with its language guide is 'lame'. There I've said it now I'm a racist ableist.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
JrSample 1/23/2022 11:12:08 AM (No. 1048197)
I think "university" is a problematic word. It reeks of exclusion. Every institution of higher education should change their name to artillery range.
[There, I fixed it.]
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
ironchefw 1/23/2022 11:12:16 AM (No. 1048198)
They should first ban the words "stupid" and "idiotic" so that they cannot be used to correctly identify these policies.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
edgar 1/23/2022 11:30:14 AM (No. 1048208)
Aren't they The Huskies? Fat shaming is okay, I guess. They need to change their nickname to The Wokies.
9 people like this.
Reply 18 - Posted by:
Kate318 1/23/2022 11:50:07 AM (No. 1048233)
Even more disturbing are the people who will abide by this. Spirit animal? Seriously??
7 people like this.
Reply 19 - Posted by:
BarryNo 1/23/2022 12:06:32 PM (No. 1048250)
I lift my middle finger and point and index to the Constitution. "My Freedom and my Rights are NOT superceded by your taking offense."
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
marbles 1/23/2022 12:35:10 PM (No. 1048272)
More cr*p from the perpetually offended left.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
SALady 1/23/2022 12:38:20 PM (No. 1048277)
Am I the only one who feels like we are seriously slipping into living in the world described in "1984"?!?!?!?
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
cor-vet 1/23/2022 12:57:15 PM (No. 1048295)
University of Washington graduate is problematic!
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
pixelero 1/23/2022 1:18:04 PM (No. 1048309)
No room at this “university,” of geniuses for the color or nuance of words used in different— formal or informal— context. Just top-down, authoritarian, doctrinaire edicts based on the narrowest of premises.
4 people like this.
Reply 24 - Posted by:
Penney 1/23/2022 1:42:36 PM (No. 1048328)
American's do not need, ''language guides,'' from universities whose general message these days is one of misunderstanding, -some might say hate, for America the beautiful! Americans have never had a problem regarding choosing their own words to express themselves! Until the lefty agenda gang muscled their way into the media, hollywierd and academia, their PC manipulations and sarcasm toward every aspect of living in freedom in America were laughed off. That sour grape gang can' get anything right.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
Maggie2u 1/23/2022 2:55:12 PM (No. 1048380)
This from a University named after a slave owner? Pot, kettle or something like that. /s
3 people like this.
Reply 26 - Posted by:
janjan 1/23/2022 4:46:56 PM (No. 1048466)
Their IT Department must have a lot of time on their hands. I can picture a bunch of dorks sitting around a table drinking green tea while they delude themselves into thinking they will control the language. Pitiful.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
Faithfully 1/23/2022 6:51:22 PM (No. 1048577)
Before the internet we would never have heard these insane mutterings. Ignore them and make sure to use these words as you see fit. I will never use the term SIS gender just because some morons came up with the label.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
MickTurn 1/23/2022 11:30:47 PM (No. 1048784)
How about this 'SHOVE IT'!
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
Griller1 1/24/2022 2:19:00 PM (No. 1049531)
Those people who have to look for problems need to go out and find a really high cliff with a whole lot of rocks below and see if they can make some of the rocks break by hitting them with their heads at terminal velocity.
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