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Bookmark or Share- The R-word — its history and use - MediumThe R-word was, and still is, weaponised against people with disabilities from a young age as they were subjected to verbal abuse, ridicule, and exclusion, contributing to their social isolation.
- The R-Word: Why Language Matters and How We Can Do BetterThe R-word is a constant reminder of the discrimination and challenges people with disabilities face every day. From employment discrimination to healthcare disparities, its use reinforces a system that often fails to see the humanity in people with intellectual disabilities.
- History of the "R" Word & States That Still Use It ...It is clear from the lists above that most states have recognized the need to use “people first” language that is inclusive and does not reinforce stereotypes. Individuals can pledge their support for this campaign at R-Word: Spread the Word to End the Word.
- Why the R-Word Is the R-Slur - SpecialOlympics.orgThe research shows that when social media users are posting about people with intellectual disabilities, 7 in every 10 of those posts are negative, and 6 in 10 contain a slur. The R-word is a form of hate speech that stands for “retard,” “retarded,” or other offensive words ending in “-tard.”
- Is the r-word a slur? The history, explained. | VoxOn FX’s new sitcom The English Teacher, teachers muse about how “the kids are not into being woke” anymore and “they’re saying the r-word again.” It’s become a bipartisan slur, available to...
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