I have something I want to say....
when we put out the phrase " something <object/idea/action> is retarded" - <which is meant to be a put-down, and most are aware of the original terminology/use of "retarded"> to equal "something is stupid" ....it negates the actual complexity and abilities of people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities.
It makes it seem ok because we're talking about some THING - but I don't think it is.
This isn't about PC, which I think sometimes becomes a facade. It's about de-humanization.
These are my thoughts on it.
when we put out the phrase " something <object/idea/action> is retarded" - <which is meant to be a put-down, and most are aware of the original terminology/use of "retarded"> to equal "something is stupid" ....it negates the actual complexity and abilities of people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities.
It makes it seem ok because we're talking about some THING - but I don't think it is.
This isn't about PC, which I think sometimes becomes a facade. It's about de-humanization.
These are my thoughts on it.