I’m afraid that the term “retarded” is a technical diagnosis available within the DSM. Though society may have abused the word, it is a legitimate term.
I can tell you from experience that this is not an argument you can win. People will apparently rally behind their right to be mean. I’ve taken it on and been savaged for my efforts.
How about just not using the slur?
I’m afraid that the term “retarded” is a technical diagnosis available within the DSM. Though society may have abused the word, it is a legitimate term.
Using a term describing people with a handicap as an insult is a shitty thing to do
I can tell you from experience that this is not an argument you can win. People will apparently rally behind their right to be mean. I’ve taken it on and been savaged for my efforts.