You don’t really want to encourage the idea that disabled = bad, and you can use it as an insult. It’s still racist to insult a white person with the n-word, because even if it’s not offensive to them, it carries on the cultural attitude that black people are inferior. The idea is to foster a culture that is inclusive to disabled people.
It’s subjective of course. Some people choose to believe that disabilities are bad, and can be used as an insult.
I choose to believe that abled and disabled people are equal, that belief is a core tenent of my value system, and I will lecture on it regardless of how it makes you feel.
I’m autistic, and I don’t need you to be offended for my sake.
im autistic and i would rather we do not use ableist slurs
What would you suggest instead? The word idiot? That has connotations for the intellectually disabled. Stupid? Same thing.
i prefer vague connotations over explicit slurs that folks actually register as kicking down on disabled folks
It’s very possible to offer constructive criticism without having been offended.
Absolutely!
but in this case, I don’t see the use of retard offensive. If it was directed at people with actual learning disabilities, then yeah, definitely.
You don’t really want to encourage the idea that disabled = bad, and you can use it as an insult. It’s still racist to insult a white person with the n-word, because even if it’s not offensive to them, it carries on the cultural attitude that black people are inferior. The idea is to foster a culture that is inclusive to disabled people.
Are you disabled? Since if you’re not, you’re not in a position to be lecturing if disabilities are good or bad.
It’s subjective of course. Some people choose to believe that disabilities are bad, and can be used as an insult.
I choose to believe that abled and disabled people are equal, that belief is a core tenent of my value system, and I will lecture on it regardless of how it makes you feel.