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Whats your such opinion (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 11 months ago by cryptix@discuss.tchncs.de to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What, do you mean retard? Does it mean something other than mentally retarded or what's the issue

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It is an outdated term for intellectually disabled, and using it when you mean "stupid" is offensive. Intellectual disability is not the same as intelligence. Calling someone disabled as an insult is offensive. People with disabilities are not lesser than you, and it is the height of arrogance to look down upon people who overcome adversity to educate themselves while simultaneously being objectively wrong and demonstrably ignorant on the subject.

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Intellectual disability (ID), also known as general learning disability in the United Kingdom[3] and formerly mental retardation,[4][5] is a generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning. It is defined by an IQ under 70, in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors that affect everyday, general living.

I'm saying they are intellectually deficit compared even to the average adult. Would you be happier if I called them illectually disabled? Dunno what that even changes.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

No, because they aren't intellectually disabled, and calling someone intellectually disabled should not be something you say to insult people. The only difference is that you're not using a slur to do it.

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

They're not mentally retarded, they're just on the same level intellectually