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The label evolved into “Mongoloid, handicapped, mentally retarded, retarded,” and then for short, “retard.” Today, these labels are considered politically ...
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Oct 7, 2020 · But did you know that at one time mentally retarded was the politically correct term for a person with intellectual disabilities? When my ...
Mar 15, 2021 · 2. Words to use and avoid ; mentally handicapped, mentally defective, retarded, subnormal, with a learning disability (singular) with learning ...
They are not necessarily more “politically correct.” More Appropriate: a person has a physical, sensory or mental disability. Less Appropriate: inspirational ...
Apr 24, 2020 · The answer to that is, no. Referring to someone as “special needs, retarded, or slow” is no longer politically correct. The proper terminology ...
Retard (or the r-word), and spastic are words which have historically been used to describe people with a disability but here's why we need to stop using ...
term retarded takes on an offensive meaning because this meaning is what t intends. His tone of voice and general attitude toward his target make clear not ...
Aug 23, 2011 · Even U.S. law has changed from using the term "mental retardation" to the term “intellectual disability.” Just Politically Correct? Some people ...