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1
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What is PC

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A term used to describe people who actively opposed to both prejudice on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation and physical appearance

2
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3 examples of non PC terms

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Cripple, policeman, coloured

3
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What are the arguments for PC

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Language opposed by supporters of PC is offensive and demeaning. Language we use influences the way we perceive the world.

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What are the arguments against PC

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Supporters of PC are said to be trying to control the way we think. Language reflects social attitudes and they need to be changed.

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3 examples of non- sexist usage

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“policeman” to “police officer”
“chairman” to “chairperson”
“mankind” to “humankind”

6
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3 examples of PC terms for language and ethnicity

  • Coloured
  • American Indian
  • Gypsy/ Pikey
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  • Black
  • Native American
  • Traveller