microaggressions ~ foridden word

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“The impact of microaggressions is shaped by the dilemma of unconscious bias: perpetrators of microaggressions may view their actions or motivations differently than targets do, especially when offenders can ignore or dismiss implicit bias if it is in fact present.” – wikipedia

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microaffirmations – forbidden word

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“Coining the concept “micro-affirmations” points to the ethical aspect that seems to be present in most appellations: what is said or done involve the experience of being valued by another in some way (Ness 2016; Bøe et al. 2015).” – Community Mental Health Journal

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disinformation

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“Whether and to what degree disinformation and propaganda overlap is subject to debate.” – wikipedia

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women in leadership

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“An inspiring example of female leadership is Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand.” – Oxford Review

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woman ~ forbidden word

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“Chemist and physicist Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.[180]” – wikipedia

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wind power

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Wind power is one of the lowest-cost electricity sources per unit of energy produced. In many locations, new onshore wind farms are cheaper than new coal or gas plants.[10]” – wikipedia

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white privilege

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“When I was trying to book a children’s venue to visit with Rahaf (with no press, pictures… just to play) we were turned down by two venues. People didn’t want Palestinians from Gaza at their venues. This is actually illegal but it didn’t stop people from saying no. I was going to book the whole venue, which is totally normal for these places for a kids party or event. I cried after these calls and emails, and I’m just the privileged white lady who was trying to book the venue. I can’t imagine how racism feels and I know I will never fully understand. But I will always stand with you.” — Ms Rachel

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