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It's called the euphemism treadmill[1]. It's nothing new, and it's a normal part of language. Attributing it to some sort of contemporary 'social justice campai
by 1shooner 6y ago
It's called the euphemism treadmill[1]. It's nothing new, and it's a normal part of language. Attributing it to some sort of contemporary 'social justice campaign' seems very reactionary.
[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphemism#Euphemism_treadmill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphemism#Euphemism_treadmill
- wernercd 6y agocrying about a word is reactionary... especially when you are getting offended for other people who haven't asked for your help.
- 1shooner 6y agoI don't think anyone is crying about it. Here's a simple thought experiment: would you use that word while sitting at dinner with a developmentally disabled child and his parents?
- pid_0 6y agoNo simply because it was _deemed_ socially unacceptable. It has nothing to do with retard actually being used as a slur against people with mental disabilities.
- wernercd 6y agoI would. Because I don't talk down to people or change my speech patterns around people. Unlike, say, those who "champion" people and then speak down to them. https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/yale-study-white-liberals-black-conversation-solomon-jones-20181204.html https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/yale-study-white-liberal... I prefer to talk to people as if they aren't handicapped (or less because they are POC) and can handle regular words.