Author Archives: Marlee Laval

Social Justice Synonyms #20: “You guys”

Filed under Feminism, Social Justice Synonyms, Trans Issues   ·   March 28th, 2015   ·   3 comments
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Welcome back to Social Justice Synonyms, a column at The Talon that discusses the power of language and why we should unlearn the words that maintain the status quo. For more insight, check out our past segments here. This week’s segment looks at needlessly gendered terms, specifically the phrase “guys/you guys.” Greeting a group of […]

Social Justice Synonyms #7: “That’s So Gay” & “No Homo”

Filed under Queer Issues, Social Justice Synonyms   ·   November 7th, 2014   ·   0 comments
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Welcome to another segment of Social Justice Synonyms, a column at The Talon that works to foster the unlearning of oppressive words in our everyday language by explaining why they are harmful and providing inclusive alternatives. For more insight, check out our past segments: intro/crazy, man up, classy & poor, retarded, reverse racism, and slut. […]