FACEBOOK Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Can't say as I believe this theory, those intincts to pick the strongest, fittest, healthiest mate don't really apply to us as a species, and what's very attractive? I believe this theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donmac Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I know a guy who is married to a girl who cannot speak (dumb). I think that I could live with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I know a guy who is married to a girl who cannot speak (dumb). I think that I could live with that. That comment is offensive and sexist. The term "Dumb" is also not an acceptable term, as it has connotations of mental deficiency. It's objectionable particularly in the context that you have already qualified that the woman in question cannot speak. It's like saying "My sister has cerebral palsy, she's a 'spazz'!" We understand what it is to have cerebral palsy, just as we understand the concept of someone having an inability to speak, so the qualifier isn't needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Spyda Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 It would depend on the disability. I'm not going to lie, if it is a quite visible physical disability, there is a chance it would put me off. Not because I'm discriminatory, but simply because I may not be attracted to them because of the disability. Of course this would not be a problem if I got to know the person first and we grew to like each other, but it may be quite harad to see past on an initial attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prefect Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 That comment is offensive and sexist. The term "Dumb" is also not an acceptable term, as it has connotations of mental deficiency. It's objectionable particularly in the context that you have already qualified that the woman in question cannot speak. It's like saying "My sister has cerebral palsy, she's a 'spazz'!" We understand what it is to have cerebral palsy, just as we understand the concept of someone having an inability to speak, so the qualifier isn't needed. Why is it sexist? I don't agree with you 100% with the offensive, but each to their own on that, but I don't understand why you say it's sexist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Spyda Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The word 'dumb' is perfectly acceptable as far as I'm aware. It is defined in the dictionary and is the correct term. It is other people who are in the wrong when they use the word as an insult for other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prefect Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The word 'dumb' is perfectly acceptable as far as I'm aware. It is defined in the dictionary and is the correct term. It is other people who are in the wrong when they use the word as an insult for other things. Exactly, it's just like saying, my mate has no arms or legs..( quadraplegic) Is this wrong also? Edit thanks Halibut for putting me right, I should have said, no use of his arms or legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Exactly, it's just like saying, my mate has no arms or legs..( quadraplegic) Is this wrong also? Quadraplegia is the wrong term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prefect Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Quadraplegia is the wrong term. Please correct me then as I am only trying to get a point across and don't actually know anyone with such dissabilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Exactly, it's just like saying, my mate has no arms or legs..( quadraplegic) Is this wrong also? It's completely wrong, actually... A quadriplegic has little or no use of their arms and legs, not that their arms and/or legs are missing. If that were the case, they'd be described as an amputee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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