• unfreeradical@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    What is the reason for such a distinction being constructed and becoming entrenched?

    Who determines such processes, and who benefits?

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      1 year ago

      Because it’s a convenient way to talk about work. The collective of all who speak the language drives the process of word creation and definition and benefits from it.

      The fact that companies pay workers too little is independent from this. I also don’t think that the word itself is “weaponized” so to speak.

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        1 year ago

        For whom is it convenient to discuss work, in the way work is commonly discussed, in our society?

        Language both expresses and determines constructs and values in the society using and evolving the language.

        Does everyone contribute similarly to language? Is everyone affected similarly?