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‘Picnic,’ ‘Congressman,’ and ‘Walk-In’ Constitute Oppressive Language, Brandeis University Says

‘Picnic,’ ‘Congressman,’ and ‘Walk-In’ Constitute Oppressive Language, Brandeis University Says

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What do the words "picnic," "congressman," "policeman," and "freshman" and phrases like "killing it," "trigger warning," and "walk-in" have in common? They constitute oppressive language, according to the Brandeis University Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center.

What do the words "picnic," "congressman," "policeman," and "freshman" and phrases like "killing it," "trigger warning," and "walk-in" have in common? They constitute oppressive language, according to the Brandeis University Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center.…