They have definitions, sure. But they’re so broad. And can be applied arbitrarily. “Hate”: was Jeong not hateful? Was Black Panther really “diverse”? “Racism” is a classic example of the unclear/malleable definition. But they’re all thrown around as if they’re crystal clear.
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The problems are manifold: 1) most of them are loaded terms. There is a vague understanding what is meant when they’re used, sort of, and the ppl who coined/appropriated them set what the typical understanding is. 2) asking for concrete definition just gets you in the weeds.
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Hard to even have a discussion w/ ppl who throw this jargon around unironically. The first thing they may do is cry foul just for being asked to specify what they mean by their favorite term. If they’re a little more honest, they will define their version, but that’s time wasting
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I realize all of this is on purpose: it’s the duplicitous little games they play. But even for the ones who aren’t doing it cynically (who knows how many know better vs those who don’t), it’s just a sign of lazy thinking. To not use clear language & simply say what you mean.
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They’re intentionally ambiguous because allegiance to these ideas implies a flexibility and ambition to adjust themselves to the everchanging definition. They’re a pledge of allegiance, A shibboleth.
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Literal dog whistles. Diversity is a code word for white genocide.
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