Tag: alternatives

Education

Anti-ableist Alternatives to “-Phobia”

Recently, I learned that using words with the suffix “-phobia” to describe oppression can perpetuate ableism. Phobias are real mental illnesses, so equating them with…

Education

On Gendered Language

As someone who photographs a lot of growing families, I wanted to share some language that I’ve found helpful in being more inclusive for clients.…

Education

On Ableist Language

CW: Ableism and ableist language [Image description: When we use ableist language to describe white supremacy, we only uphold it.] After the white supremacist violence…