About this episode
The episode discusses the cultural implications of pronouns, the evolution of television representation, and the concept of toxicity in language.
Why Love Thy Neighbour meant something very different in the 1970s, and how American series like the Cosby Show made our tv screens a lot less racist. Plus, the debate over pronouns – inclusive and respectful yes, but can they make others feel left out? And is the word 'Toxic' so poisonous it should be decontaminated?
People in this episode
Host: Nicky Campbell
Topics covered
- pronouns
- inclusivity
- racism
- 1970s television
- cultural debate
Keywords
- pronouns
- Love Thy Neighbour
- The Cosby Show
- racism
- 1970s
- toxic language
- inclusivity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Love Thy Neighbour, The Cosby Show
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