Polictical Correctness Flashcards
1
Q
What is PC
A
A term used to describe people who actively opposed to both prejudice on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation and physical appearance
2
Q
3 examples of non PC terms
A
Cripple, policeman, coloured
3
Q
What are the arguments for PC
A
Language opposed by supporters of PC is offensive and demeaning. Language we use influences the way we perceive the world.
4
Q
What are the arguments against PC
A
Supporters of PC are said to be trying to control the way we think. Language reflects social attitudes and they need to be changed.
5
Q
3 examples of non- sexist usage
A
“policeman” to “police officer”
“chairman” to “chairperson”
“mankind” to “humankind”
6
Q
3 examples of PC terms for language and ethnicity
- Coloured
- American Indian
- Gypsy/ Pikey
A
- Black
- Native American
- Traveller
