admittedly as a kid/teen i would say the r-slur without second thought, as a synonym for “stupid” or “ridiculous.” the first time it was brought to my attention how insensitive that is, i stopped saying it immediately.
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R-slur
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You can't say the n-word, we're not black. You shouldn't use f-slur, you're not gay. Or the r-slur, that's ableist.
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Did you know that 70% of social media posts about intellectual disabilities are negative? The R-word, also known as the R-slur, is a hurtful term that remains prevalent throughout social media. Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word.
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