Also known as politically correct, PC
avoidance of language and action seen as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting
Political correctness refers to the practice of avoiding language and actions that might exclude, marginalize, or insult people, particularly those from historically disadvantaged groups. It matters because people disagree about which words and behaviors actually cause harm, making it a significant point of debate in how society communicates and treats one another.
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Political correctness (adjectivally "politically correct"; commonly abbreviated to P.C.) is a term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. Since the late 1980s, the term has been used to describe a preference for inclusive language and avoidance of language or behavior that can be seen as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting to groups of people disadvantaged or discriminated against, particularly groups defined by ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. In public discourse and the media, the term's use is generally pejorative, with an implication that these policies are excessive or unwarranted. It can also be humorous, or ironic in nature.
The phrase politically correct first appeared in the 1930s, when it was used to describe dogmatic adherence to ideology in totalitarian regimes, such as Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. Early usage of the term politically correct by leftists in the 1970s and 1980s was as self-critical satire; usage was ironic, rather than a name for a serious political movement. It was considered an in-joke among leftists used to satirise those who were too rigid in their adherence to political orthodoxy. The modern pejorative usage of the term emerged from conservative criticism of the New Left in the late 20th century, with many describing it as a form of censorship.
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