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  1. Oct 14, 2024The R-word is loaded with hurt, discrimination, and a painful history. Here's why it's time we ditched it for good. A Word With a Painful Past. Let's rewind to 1961. "Mental retardation" made its debut as a neutral medical term for people with intellectual disabilities. But it quickly became a cruel insult, carrying the weight of ...
  2. Oct 14, 2024The R-word became a symbol of outdated thinking, and people began pushing back, demanding more inclusive and respectful ways of talking about disabilities. Why Is the R-Word Such a Big Deal? Here's the thing: words matter. When we use the R-word, even casually, we're reinforcing harmful stereotypes about people with intellectual ...
  3. home-speech-home.com

    1000+ R Words, Phrases, Sentences, and Reading Passages Grouped by Place, Syllable, & Blend. As promised here are the words for your unlimited use. If you know others who can use our lists ..... please share this page using our site share buttons. SEE ALSO: How to Say the R Sound [VIDEO]
  4. specialolympics.org

    The R-word is a form of hate speech that stands for "retard," "retarded," or other offensive words ending in "-tard." While "mental retardation" was originally introduced as a medical term in 1961 for people with intellectual disabilities, in the decades since, the R-word has become an insult used all too commonly in everyday ...
  5. arcmorris.org

    The English adopted the word and used it as similar meaning, slow and delayed. The word "to decelerate" would become a more common term than "to retard". In modern use, retard is a pejorative term. Because it is now considered offensive, the word is commonly referred to by the euphemisms "r-word" and "r-slur". It was previously used as a ...
  6. themighty.com

    Instead of using the R-word as an insult, why don't we celebrate our differences and replace it with a different R-word: respect. Advertisement We must be advocates for the use of language that respects the dignity of people with mental and physical disabilities because they deserve as much respect as anyone else.
  7. Oct 13, 2024The R word is more than just a term—it's a symbol of the broader conversation about language, respect, and inclusion. While opinions may differ, the goal is the same: to create a society where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. And that starts with the words we choose.
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