WIP: Update term insane #434
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Signed-off-by: André Jaenisch <andre.jaenisch@posteo.de>
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Thanks for submitting a PR, @Ryuno-Ki ! I have provided some feedback to round out the definition a bit more. Let me know if you have questions. |
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To maintain our structure, we should start this definition including its various usages:
- in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.
- (of an action or quality) characterized or caused by madness.
- colloquially, used to mean to an intense degree, such as extreme, extraordinary, shocking, outrageous
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| Insane stems from the Latin word «insanus» for not in healty. |
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I'd place this under ## Origins/Etymology
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| Regardless of how it is used, it is linked to mental illness. Even if you |
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It might be helpful to pull in some of the language around the word crazy:
Issues
Insane is very commonly used as an adjective to embody a vast array of ideas, often not specifically. It is used so frequently that it sometimes is a filler. Insane can also be used in a derogatory manner for someone with mental or psychiatric disabilities.
Impact
By using ableist language, we are perpetuating violence against people who experience mental or psychological disabilities. Using this language perpetuates those systems and language of harm, regardless of our intent.
Usage Tip
Be more specific. Typically we can find an alternate definition by taking time to reflect on what emotion we're really feeling.
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@Ryuno-Ki Let me know if the edits make sense to you and/or if you have any questions! |
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@tatianamac I've read your review, but my vacation ran out and my child was born two weeks ago. I'm putting this on hold (at least until the weekend, perhaps longer). |
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Definitively longer 😅 |
Signed-off-by: André Jaenisch andre.jaenisch@posteo.de
This PR fixes #432.
I'm not happy with the wording right now, but I want to get the ball rolling.
Feedback welcome!