Ep. 242: Liz’s 10 Words We Should Ban
The Liz Wheeler Show
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Is Low Man on the Totem Pole Disrespectful?
In some First Nation communities, Stanford says being low in the totem pole is actually a higher honor than being on top. The term also reinforces male-dominated language and trivializes something that is sacred to indigenous peoples. "I don't care what is sacred to a pagan religion. I do not feel compelled to protect something that is Sacred"
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