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Unfortunately in the world full of [[adultism]] and [[protectoinism]] there is a lot of [[loaded language]]. We, as [[youth-righter]]s should try to avoid these terms, as they normalize these [[viewpoint]]s. Of course, if the term isn't loaded by itself, but by its cultural context, using it in positive light to reclaim it may be a good idea. | Unfortunately in the world full of [[adultism]] and [[protectoinism]] there is a lot of [[loaded language]]. We, as [[youth-righter]]s should try to avoid these terms, as they normalize these [[viewpoint]]s. Of course, if the term isn't loaded by itself, but by its cultural context, using it in positive light to reclaim it may be a good idea. | ||
== Terms we don't need to avoid == | == Terms we don't need to avoid == | ||
* | * {{cite|the youth}} or {{cite|young person}}/{{cite|people}}/{{cite|persons}} | ||
:: This term is neutral. While it is used in negative connotations, it is also used in positive ones. | :: This term is neutral. While it is used in negative connotations, it is also used in positive ones. | ||
== Terms that are culturally biased against the youth == | == Terms that are culturally biased against the youth == | ||
* {{cite|kid}}/{{cite|kids}} - when used to imply somebody is inmature | * {{cite|kid}}/{{cite|kids}} - when used to imply somebody is inmature | ||