Why is calling someone a “mongoloid” considered not racist? Last I knew, mongoloid was a scientific term used to describe people of East Asian descent. So, the insulter is implying you’re somehow stupidly Asian? I’m confused.
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It’s a dated scientific term that’s basically not really used anymore in scientific contexts.
The specific link between stupidity and the term is because it historically was used as a synonym for Down Syndrome, due to the fact that the facial features of those who have DS resemble those of East Asians.
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