Myles Posted January 11 #1 Share Posted January 11 Has anyone used the word field in a negative way recently? The fields my brother farms have nothing to do with race. The (career) field I work in has nothing to do with race. The football fields I watch a game on have nothing to do with race. If someone truly is offended by the word "field", it should be on them to get over it. The University of Southern California's School of Social Work will no longer use the word "field" because it "may have connotations for descendants of slavery and immigrant workers that are not benign," according to a letter from the department. USC's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work will make the change in order to ensure the use of "inclusive language and practice," according to the letter. "Specifically, we have decided to remove the term ‘field’ from our curriculum and practice and replace it with ‘practicum,'" the letter said. "This change supports anti-racist social work practice by replacing language that would be considered anti-Black or anti-immigrant in favor of inclusive language." https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-university-longer-word-field-over-racist-connotations 1 5 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted January 11 #2 Share Posted January 11 7 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odas Posted January 11 #3 Share Posted January 11 53 minutes ago, Myles said: Has anyone used the word field in a negative way recently? The fields my brother farms have nothing to do with race. The (career) field I work in has nothing to do with race. The football fields I watch a game on have nothing to do with race. If someone truly is offended by the word "field", it should be on them to get over it. The University of Southern California's School of Social Work will no longer use the word "field" because it "may have connotations for descendants of slavery and immigrant workers that are not benign," according to a letter from the department. USC's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work will make the change in order to ensure the use of "inclusive language and practice," according to the letter. "Specifically, we have decided to remove the term ‘field’ from our curriculum and practice and replace it with ‘practicum,'" the letter said. "This change supports anti-racist social work practice by replacing language that would be considered anti-Black or anti-immigrant in favor of inclusive language." https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-university-longer-word-field-over-racist-connotations Honestly, who comes up with that s$&t? People are getting more stupid with every second that passes. 6 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra3 Posted January 11 #4 Share Posted January 11 We're gonna have a practicum day with this. 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odas Posted January 11 #5 Share Posted January 11 28 minutes ago, Zebra3 said: We're gonna have a practicum day with this. And now, ladies and gents, we present you the one and only america's favourite comedian Jerry Seinpracticum. (Feld/Field-german/english...for those who will wonder) 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra3 Posted January 11 #6 Share Posted January 11 Will Justin Practicums be back QBing with the Bears next year? 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odas Posted January 11 #7 Share Posted January 11 Practicum of Dreams The Practicums - by Erin Young The Practiums of Athenry Harwesting the Practicums Oh god, such an insanity. 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mirdad Posted January 11 #8 Share Posted January 11 California is a joke! I’ve been a black American for a very long time and I can tell you this is not one of our request…. Field lmao. That’s nig-picking. 4 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odas Posted January 11 #9 Share Posted January 11 1 minute ago, Dr. Mirdad said: California is a joke! I’ve been a black American for a very long time and I can tell you this is not one of our request…. Field lmao. That’s nig-picking. I understand what you mean. As a muslim I am in the same position where "informed" people, mostly white non muslims, try to appease muslims - by doing everything counterproductive and putting an extra target on their back. 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra3 Posted January 11 #10 Share Posted January 11 These idiots think they're leveling the playing practicum. 1 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted January 11 #11 Share Posted January 11 16 minutes ago, odas said: I understand what you mean. As a muslim I am in the same position where "informed" people, mostly white non muslims, try to appease muslims - by doing everything counterproductive and putting an extra target on their back. It's because they are frightened bigots. It is the same thing as the liar screaming about someone else "She's a Liar! You can't believe anything she says, she's a liar!" 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccr8 Posted January 11 #12 Share Posted January 11 Yeah not sure I am sensitive enough to learn a new language for a bunch of up tight Nancys I had to learn PC decades ago and unless there is a fine or prison sentence they can just pizz off 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted January 11 #13 Share Posted January 11 While, YES, hearing the word “field” would more than likely have been a trigger to an emancipated slave… they’re all dead now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted January 12 #14 Share Posted January 12 Yes Sally... "like" Quote [00.00:19] ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Duck Posted January 12 #15 Share Posted January 12 Snowflakes whingeing about the continued ruination of the English language in the tradition of Noah Webster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra3 Posted January 12 #16 Share Posted January 12 Is USC practicuming any questions about this? 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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