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We’ve Overused the Word ‘Abuse.’ Here’s Why It’s Hurting the Fight For Gender Equality.

We can replace the word with more nuanced, accurate, and sensitive descriptions of harm that further normalize a person’s right to be upset over that harm.

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Rajvi Desai
published
Aug 27, 2020
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Image Credit: Hitesh Sonar For The Swaddle
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AuthorRajvi Desai

Rajvi Desai is The Swaddle's Culture Editor. After graduating from NYU as a Journalism and Politics major, she covered breaking news and politics in New York City, and dabbled in design and entertainment journalism. Back in the homeland, she's interested in tackling beauty, sports, politics and human rights in her gender-focused writing, while also co-managing The Swaddle Team's podcast, Respectfully Disagree.

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