Since “general learning disability” and “Intellectual disability” is no longer called “retardation” does it matter?
I doubt anyone that says “retard” (or any variation) are actually referring in any way to ID and more to its original meaning of slow or stupid. I personally see no problem with calling people stupid (if warranted obviously).
You obviously shouldn’t call people with ID “retards” though. But imo that’s something entirely different.
The vast majority of people pushing for this word not to be used are people without intellectual disability. I think an argument could be made that these people are being ableist by deciding what is offensive to people with ID for them.
I have never heard the word used to refer to someone with ID in my life, and I would imagine if someone ever did, they would be immediately rebuked or scolded by others around them.
Retard and retarded also have a legitimate definition and use in math, that has nothing to do with intellectual disabilities.
I’m hoping Cretin makes a comeback, it’s got a certain feel I just think should be applied more often.
FAS baby could be used for offensive reasons but I also think it’s a pretty accurate description of tons of folks in the public sphere who very much aren’t helping our society writ large.
I’m probably going to hell for this post. I’m not a good person.
dude, right? we got lucky there; I was amazed to learn that he was a lifelong christian and preacher, and never let that cloud his message of kindness and humility he presented publicly. very christ-like, unlike so many christians.
Since “general learning disability” and “Intellectual disability” is no longer called “retardation” does it matter?
I doubt anyone that says “retard” (or any variation) are actually referring in any way to ID and more to its original meaning of slow or stupid. I personally see no problem with calling people stupid (if warranted obviously).
You obviously shouldn’t call people with ID “retards” though. But imo that’s something entirely different.
The vast majority of people pushing for this word not to be used are people without intellectual disability. I think an argument could be made that these people are being ableist by deciding what is offensive to people with ID for them.
I have never heard the word used to refer to someone with ID in my life, and I would imagine if someone ever did, they would be immediately rebuked or scolded by others around them.
Retard and retarded also have a legitimate definition and use in math, that has nothing to do with intellectual disabilities.
Fun fact: At least some airbus planes audibly tell pilots to retard when landing. It’s saying that the pilots should retard or pullback the throttle.
What it sounds like: https://youtu.be/vmbzKsqKQoI?t=26s
An explanation why: https://youtu.be/C2YjX-_g9k8
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I’m hoping Cretin makes a comeback, it’s got a certain feel I just think should be applied more often.
FAS baby could be used for offensive reasons but I also think it’s a pretty accurate description of tons of folks in the public sphere who very much aren’t helping our society writ large.
I’m probably going to hell for this post. I’m not a good person.
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TY, that stat seems depressingly accurate.
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dude, right? we got lucky there; I was amazed to learn that he was a lifelong christian and preacher, and never let that cloud his message of kindness and humility he presented publicly. very christ-like, unlike so many christians.
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