Laura Coryton: Why 'Slags' Do Not Exist And Neither Should The Term
Huffingtonpost
The word 'slag' is far from new. But it hasn't always been negative. Originally, the term referred to extremely hard working, super amazing and often grieving women who expanded a profession they have rarely been credited for improving: the mining industry. Yep, that's right! Its linguistic history is important. We should take extra care over the way we use the term today. Here's why.
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