The real power of words: will a bird make you racist?

I provide my content free of charge. If you enjoy it and want to show your appreciation, please consider making a small donation — it means the world to me! Donate at the link shown below.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3LY8DB82U3EMSWhy do people say "words have power"? And can hearing the name of a bird make you racist? Regardless, the level of analysis we do on these issues isn't nearly what it should be. I'll try to change that in this episode.Note: no part of this content should be accepted as giving advice of any kind. For advice, please seek professional guidance.ReferencesAnderson, A. (2020). "Parental Advisory: Tipper Gore and the PMRC". Women Leading Change, vol. 5, no. 1. https://journals.tulane.edu/ncs/article/view/2938Bernstein, D.A., Pooley, J.A., Cohen, L., Gouldthorp, B., Provost, S., & Cranney, J. (2018). “Psychology: Australian & New Zealand Edition” (2nd ed.). Cengage Learning Australia, South Melbourne, Australia.Grow, K. (2015). "Tipper Gore Reflects on PMRC 30 Years Later". Rolling Stone, online. https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/tipper-gore-reflects-on-pmrc-30-years-later-57862/Learning For Justice (n.d.). "Test Yourself for Hidden Bias". https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/test-yourself-for-hidden-biasNine News (2023). "Nearly 80 bird species names with racist roots to be changed". Nine News, online. https://www.9news.com.au/world/north-american-bird-species-names-with-racist-origins-changed/b956300f-b4e6-4a17-bc78-0ac43f37b17f