• Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    “Retarded” is not a slur. It’s a medical term. “Idiot” is a slur that roughly means the same thing, though not nearly as far.

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      2 months ago

      “Idiot” is a slur that roughly means the same thing

      “idiot”, “moron”, “cretin” and “imbecile” were all medical terms once and described different levels of intellectual disability, but they fell out of use and are now considered offensive. language changes, and context is important.