• lud@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    7
    arrow-down
    2
    ·
    8 months ago

    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.

    • TopRamenBinLaden@sh.itjust.works
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      4
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      edit-2
      8 months ago

      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.

      • lud@lemm.ee
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        3
        ·
        edit-2
        8 months ago

        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

    • Nudding@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      3
      arrow-down
      2
      ·
      8 months ago

      I wonder if they get as offended when people use other outdated medical terms like idiot and imbecile.

      • mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        8 months ago

        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.

        • Nudding@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          8 months ago

          Yeah that’s dark lol. Don’t worry about it, I’d say you could count on one hand the number of truly good people who’ve ever existed.