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The Search for a Unifying Term in Autism
The quest for an inclusive term for the Autistic community is daunting due to its diverse experiences and identities. Terms like “neurodivergent” and “Autism Spectrum Disorder” resonate differently among individuals. Racial dynamics complicate this further, highlighting that while language should respect autonomy, it often reflects societal hierarchies influenced by racism and ableism.
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Challenging Illusions of Inclusivity in Workspaces
Through my deepening journey with social justice I feel I am finally opening my eyes. With this new found clarity I am no longer able to be in spaces where people don’t champion and validate diversity and prioritise the psychological safety of all within their space. This includes the psychological safety of Global Majority people,…
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Activism needs to be intersectional
The author emphasizes the importance of acknowledging a colonized mindset shaped by white colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal systems. They reflect on their journey within academia, disability care, and queer spaces, advocating for intersectionality in feminism and disability activism. The author is dedicated to anti-racist work, recognizing mistakes as part of growth.
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Internal conflict in queer spaces
There’s an awareness day and month for pretty much every identity, disability and living circumstance. For trans and gender diverse people we have Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Visibility just in case you weren’t aware that we exist! Then we have Trans Day of Mourning. So, our three trans community moments in the…