Did You Know? The Significance Behind the Term "Cultural Appropriation"

DID YOU KNOW?

WORDS MATTER.

Words have power. Words have the power to make us laugh and cry, heal us or hurt us, and

everything in between. Every word has a story – a place where it originated. Every word has a context

– sometimes we are not aware of that context, but we use the word anyway. Sometimes these words

we use can be hurtful towards the people who were part of that history. But we don’t know if it hurts

them. Unintentionally, unknowingly we may have hurt people. Maybe we should consider the history

behind the words we use. Because WORDS MATTER.

Are you curious about words that may have a history unknown to you?

Have you ever wondered about words that are supposed to have a negative connotation?

Guess who else is wondering about the usage of words or language choices?

DID YOU KNOW the medical profession, the etymology world, the Human Resources profession, and

many other professions are reconsidering their choice of words? Because they want to break down

the barriers and connect with people from everywhere.

So, walk into the world of words with us because WORDS can connect us. Let’s play a game of “Did

you know”!

This quiz is presented by the Glen Rock Community Relations Advocacy Network, an organization dedicated to spreading inclusivity and combating hate and bias in the community.

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