For example, someone against different colors would be racist, or different sexes be sexist, what about mentally retarded.
2006-12-09 15:14:58 · 42 answers · asked by cricket_playah 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Well, that would depend on which part of their mental retardation they were prejudice about...
There is a list of "isms" on wikipedia though
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_philosophical_isms
Take a look quick, because it is being considered for deletion by their staff.
2006-12-09 15:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I teach in an integrated inclusive preschool program. The parents that are "mean" are usually inexperienced and uneducated about children with different abilities. I try to educate the parents by modeling (I am I and expect my team members to be confidential and respectful), I read stories to the children about differently abled children and I suggest them to the parents so they learn also. NAEYC has a web site that has some great information about inclusion with some suggestions about books and parent hand-outs.
2006-12-10 01:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Terri K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ignorant!!! Those who are not comfortable with something or someone,are ignorant of the logical information at their fingertips. They are lazy to seek the knowledge.... to understand! Ignorance comes in all forms and fashions. I, like so many others, share a joy in the challenged Americans around us. I have been a special education teacher for 20 years and have found that some of the most talented and skilled people are those who are disabled.
2006-12-11 12:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by reneoflight3 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Mentally challenged is a correct spelling, and please show respect for people who have this disability. They often can't defend themselves against ignorant people, who make up nonsense and BS about something they don't understand. It's called fear. Bigot is more of a formal word rather than a "fearist." I can't think of anything better than this to call people with ill feelings toward handicapped and disabled.
2006-12-13 13:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by azngurl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing. No one can be
racist against mentally retarded
people. They are just low skill people.
I do think in order to progress them
as a people, a normal person would
have some formal education. It should
be a specialty.
2006-12-09 23:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by NiRvAnA 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
the generic term, regardless of what they are prejudiced is, is bigoted...another good term is ignorant...or maybe even scared. people don't like things or people that they don't understand. if the person is otherwise intelligent and nice, then maybe some education on the subject of mental illness, birthdefects, downs syndrome, etcetra, might make them a little more understanding. good luck
2006-12-09 15:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by rainydaydreamr 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
An uneducated A**.
My son is in Special Ed and he is the most friendliest, loving happy boy. He is my Angel from God.
I hope this those out there who feel they are "different" grow up and realize they are NO different inside than anyone else.
They have a heart and a soul and know no "prejudice" against anyone.
2006-12-09 15:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by It's been a while........... 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Rosie O'Donnell
2006-12-09 15:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prejudice against humanity.
2006-12-13 09:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by 520 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe the term 'ableist' (able-ist) is sometimes used.
On another note, the term "people with an intellectual disability" is preferrable to "mentally retarded people".
I hope this helps. :)
2006-12-13 12:48:06 · answer #10 · answered by acmebear 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋