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"How we communicate is how we organise our society."
Emmanuel Achiri
Pay attention to how language constructs meaning, shapes reality, influences identities, and establishes power dynamics. Surrounding discourse around migration, how and when are terms like illegal migrants and aliens used in policy, journalism, and by politicians. Challenge the language you use, that mirrors these reductive and often problematic labels. It may seem like insignificant, but the language you choose guides how we communicate, and in turn, how we organise our societies.
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