▲ 20 ▼ Is the m-word a slur for people with dwarfism? If so, what are more appropriate terms to use other than dwarf? (lemmy.world) submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by SourDragon@lemmy.world to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world 27 comments fedilink hide all child comments Edit: thank you for your comments, folks. I have my answers and appreciate you all's help. I'm writing a story with a character with dwarfism, but fantasy-style dwarves already exist in this world so I'd like another word for her. I may change it though because idk much about dwarfism and don't wanna risk her falling into any disrespectful stereotypes I'm not aware of.
[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 1 point 3 days ago (1 child) I meant to try cooking up something tied to their home. Are they from Poytlevania? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SourDragon@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 3 days ago (1 child) It's a condition, not a race. I just wanted a word or phrase to use that didn't have a negative connotation to it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 1 point 3 days ago From birth or do they "catch" it? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SourDragon@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 3 days ago (1 child) It's a condition, not a race. I just wanted a word or phrase to use that didn't have a negative connotation to it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 1 point 3 days ago From birth or do they "catch" it? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 1 point 3 days ago From birth or do they "catch" it? permalink fedilink source parent