By Gemencho: Critical theorists tell us Words come from ideas and not from dictionaries.   Words do not describe the same condition or experience to all people at all times and under all circumstances. For instance, hunger could mean a temporary discomfort that goes away at a moment’s notice, or a permanent condition that defines one’s life.   Rain is not understood the same way to a homeowner as it does to the homeless. Words are neither universal nor neutral.  They are historical and cultural.  They are relational terms.    Read More…