Words have Power Eps #193, let’s not define people’s situation of where they are, show your humanity. Where’s your compassion?
The White paper is about changing our language and words, focusing on their experiences rather than who they are. Our vocabulary of naming people needs to change to foster empathy and compassion.
You wouldn’t call a person by their “cancer” or a “heart attack,” you would call them by their name. The same if a person is experiencing being unhoused or is needing housing. NOT “Homeless.”
It’s not a crime to be unhoused.
This is my intro for the paper, you can download it here.
Dehumanizing language leads to dehumanizing treatment, words carry implicit meanings. When people are labeled as “homeless.” it can make it easier to discriminate, distance yourself from them.
They tend to be excluded from public places or services. An intolerance for policies that would be unacceptable if they are applied to housed individuals.
Much to do, use your words powerfully positive. Be Kind!
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Mari-Lyn