Tag Archive for: Language

What’s wrong with most synonyms for earning a certification, degree, diploma, or licensure?

In order to minimize confusion, and be properly understood, it’s…

Misapplying appropriation, co-optation, commodification & fetishization

The recent social media discussion over the work and legacy of…

What’s in a name? Exconvict, formerly incarcerated, or returning citizen?

In the field of corrections, there are lots of labels, names,…