Talk Trauma to MeWords Mean Things: ‘Trauma’ The problem, it would seem, is the lack of sufficient vocabulary to simply encapsulate the struggles of living in a difficult world. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Intersecting MeaningsWords Mean Things: ‘Intersectionality’ Intersectionality was a powerful concept to describe oppressive systems. Eventually, it became too encompassing to meaningfully critique anything. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Appreciate the ConcernWords Mean Things: ‘Appropriation’ The conversation about appropriation has been confined to individual white celebrities -- but this ignores the workings of power closer home. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Trigger UnhappyWords Mean Things: ‘Trigger’ In all the debate around the utility of trigger warnings, we've rarely paused to examine what we name as triggers. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Gaslighting MeaningWords Mean Things: ‘Gaslight’ 'Gaslight' serves a critical purpose -- it reinstates reality back to survivors of it. Diluting it takes that away. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Decolonize This TakeWords Mean Things: ‘Decolonization’ Decolonization had a powerful connotation. Now, it's being used to defend mythology as science. By Rohitha Naraharisetty