POLITICAL CORRECTNESS - Module 8 Unit 7

Idioms and Expressions: "Politically Correctness"
“Politically correctness” is a term used for language that we use that is least likely to cause “offense,” or cause other people to be angry with you. We talk about being politically correct or “PC” most often when we are talking about racial or cultural groups in the U.S., but it can be used with any group. Most people see being PC as a way to give groups respect so that groups can get along with each other. Others believe that Americans try to be too PC and that they are too careful about giving offense. There has been some “backlash,” or strong negative reaction in the opposite direction. There is even a political talk show on American television called, “Politically Incorrect.”

Below are the politically correct or generally accepted terms for some of the major racial and cultural groups in the U.S. What is acceptable has changed over time. Terms acceptable 20 or 50 years ago are now no longer considered appropriate, and some of those are listed in the right-hand column below. We do not include “racial slurs,” or bad names used to insult a specific racial or cultural group. We also do not have the space to include smaller ethnic groups, such as Mexican American, Korean American, or Nigerian American.

Generally Acceptable:



•Native American
•American Indian
•African American
•Black
•Latino (men) / Latina (women)
•Hispanic
•Asian American
•White (American)
•Caucasian (American)
•European American

Less Acceptable or Not Acceptable:

•Indian
•Afro-American
•Negro
•Colored
•Spanish (unless from Spain)
•Oriental






Political Correctness




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That's English Videos as seen on TV

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'Politically Correct Television?'





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UNIT 7: POLITICAL CORRECTNESS

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Obama comment sexist? I call it a compliment

(05/04/2013)

These were the president's exact words, according to a White House transcript from the fundraiser:

"You have to be careful to, first of all, say she is brilliant and she is dedicated and she is tough, and she is exactly what you'd want in anybody who is administering the law, and making sure that everybody is getting a fair shake. She also happens to be by far the best-looking attorney general in the country — Kamala Harris is here. (Applause.) It's true. Come on. (Laughter.) And she is a great friend and has just been a great supporter for many, many years."

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