Labels are for jeans and jars. And they're used on people too... But what do they mean and why do we use them?
Labels can feel like oppressive stereotypes, or they can be a source of pride and comfort. Finding a group to identify with is sometimes an important part of the process of defining who you are--but defining anyone solely by the way they look, what they believe, or something they like or do is usually an insult to the many dimensions that make up a person.
What's in a name? A LOT! Have a look at where some labels came from and where they're going...
