The Power of We
Introduction by Joshua Schwartz from The Jewish Education Project.
In this powerful article, Yavilah McCoy explores the usage of the word “we” and examines how it can inadvertently alienate marginalized members of a classroom and, more widely, of a community. She writes about the power that language holds and illustrates how deeply words affect community building. This article made me stop in my tracks and consider: how have my words impacted the members of my communities? How can I do better?
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