LANGUAGE by Mosaic

Why language matters

mosaiccc — 2026-07-09 02:45:40 UTC

Our language shapes the perception of the world around us and allows us to make meaning and sense of what we experience.

mosaiccc — 2026-07-09 02:47:05 UTC

The connection between language and power is enormous, and is often not considered when policies, documents, rules, educational materials and institutions are created, thus further enhancing the disparity and increasing the power differential.

mosaiccc — 2026-07-09 02:47:16 UTC

The language we use can directly impact how we treat groups of people and often causes us to “other” and divide. The language we use is also very violent, ableist and allows us to continue stereotyping.

This is harmful to any group that doesn’t hold power.

mosaiccc — 2026-07-09 02:47:28 UTC

Becoming mindful of our language use is incredibly liberating. We hope that this handbook gives you the tools to move towards using more respectful and inclusive language that allows everyone to feel like they belong.

mosaiccc — 2026-07-09 02:48:00 UTC

We hope people start to realise that when speaking to historically excluded groups, intent does not matter.

The impact is our yardstick for our behaviour and our words, and this impact is person dependent.

Mistakes are normal and human – it is what follows that matters.

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Violence

mosaiccc — 2026-07-17 12:19:36 UTC

We use violence in our everyday language.

Idioms to indicate we have done something well are often inherently violent.

"I smashed that."

Ableism

mosaiccc — 2026-07-17 12:19:50 UTC

Walk the walk, talk the talk

Misogyny

mosaiccc — 2026-07-17 12:20:12 UTC

Run / throw like a girl

Anything woman/ girl related is the worst thing a man can be