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Should we not then reflect in our language, that some women are
therefore disabled/handicapped?
(Before a UK/USA war erupts, 'disabled' is the 'correct term' in the UK,
'handicapped' is the 'correct term' in the USA. I signal this, as each
culture views the other word, as insulting and derogatory. It makes for
interesting discussions on 'wheelchair access'.)
We can acknowledge that women who can't, for whatever reason, have been
disabled, in terms of not being able to perform a normal function,
because of either a mechanical, or emotional, problem.
Morgan Gallagher
Jeanette Panchula wrote:
> I realize that this may not be possible for some women, just like walking
> may not be possible for some people, seeing for others, some people are
> color blind (like my son...breastfeeding didn't prevent THAT - but that
> didn't mean breast milk FAILED him!)...
>
> We have allowed ourselves to get carried away to the point where we are on
> the defensive at every turn!
> - but working mothers can't
> - but adoptive mothers can't
> - but drug using mothers can't
> - but ...fill in the blank
>
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