We all need to learn the things we thought are innocuous are harmful. Otherwise it's too easy to throw up our hands and says it's the euphemism tread mill. And we don't have time to waste on that.

Dear Everybody Tips on Ableist and First Person Language

[–] bownage@beehaw.org 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

How is this relevant to the post? 'dumb' isn't on the list? I'm honestly struggling to see how the meme is ableist

[–] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Common examples of ableist language are words like, “lame,” “dumb,” “retarded,” “blind,” “deaf,” “idiot,” “imbecile,’ “nuts,” “psycho,” and “spaz.”

It is listed on page 1, paragraph 3.

[–] bownage@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago

Huh I never knew dumb was ableist, I always thought it referred to a person's decision making rather than intellectual ability

[–] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

The fact that they suggest using person first language tells me they aren't a good source. Identity first language is preferred in lots of neurodivergent circles. If you want to be proper you should really ask the person you are talking to what language they prefer to be used.