Words to Remake the World

To help understand inequality and talk the talk of transformative change, this guide demystifies and muses on social justice terms whose meanings are often contentious and in a constant state of flux.Misogynoir, gaslighting, cissexism. What do these words mean, and how do we correctly use them? In the ever-changing world of social justice conversations, Fleming gifts readers with the framework to understand power relations and social identities, so we can confidently participate in these crucial conversations. Everyone at least occasionally feels unsure of the right word to use to describe someone's sexual identity, disability, race, gender, or ethnicity. Sociologist Crystal M. Fleming clears up widespread misunderstandings, adding context and clarity, and transforming our national discourse about inclusivity and inequality in an effort to create durable change. Fleming includes pop cultural references, anecdotes, and personal reflections on the use and misuse of key words, including words that we may use without a true understanding of their history. This up-to-date and accessible compendium--for words related to multiple dimensions of diversity and social justice--is essential reading.