Oddbean

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This post meandered a bit from my original objection viz-a-viz the CBC, but it hopefully provides additional context (at least from my point-of-view).

There are historic and topical concerns in the use of language; choice of words matters.

#CBC #MeghanMuphy #TERF #JordanPeterson #trolls #pseudointellectualism #transphobia  #FreeSpeech #CultureWars #WedgeTactics #WedgeStrategy #FarRight #ConspiracyTheories

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Postscript. Another issue that I have with the term "grooming" is an implicit understanding that the victim (gen. a juvenile) is compliant i.e. a willing participant. They are victims - mentally, psychologically, emotionally, financially - who are preyed upon by those with power and influence. There is a majority/minority inequality that the pedophile / sexual predator / child abuser uses to their advantage, with no concern for their victim. Psychological control of the victim.

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 @c17393bb it also implies that sexuality is a choice. Conservatives just can't get beyond the 1970s