Sticks and stones: How words and language impact upon social inclusion

Language framed as derogatory names and symbols can have implications for people and their life experiences. Within a Saussurian-inspired frame, and looking at ideas of stigma and social inclusion, this paper examines the use of language as a weapon within a social context of (changing) intent and m...

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Main Authors: Kathy McKay, Stuart Wark, Virginia Mapedzahama, Tinashe Dune, Saifur Rahman, Catherine MacPhail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Griffith University 2015-09-01
Series:Journal of Social Inclusion
Online Access:https://josi.journals.griffith.edu.au/index.php/inclusion/article/view/498