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What is the politically correct term for 'ugly'?
What is the politically correct term for 'ugly'?
Aesthetically challenged
Instead of 'bald', what term can be used?
Instead of 'bald', what term can be used?
Comb-free
What is the preferred term for 'disabled'?
What is the preferred term for 'disabled'?
Differently abled
What is the politically correct term for 'deaf'?
What is the politically correct term for 'deaf'?
What term should be used instead of 'mental retardation'?
What term should be used instead of 'mental retardation'?
Instead of 'midget', what term is considered more appropriate?
Instead of 'midget', what term is considered more appropriate?
What is the politically correct term for 'rape victim'?
What is the politically correct term for 'rape victim'?
What term is recommended to use instead of 'drug addict'?
What term is recommended to use instead of 'drug addict'?
Provide a more respectful term to replace 'squatters'.
Provide a more respectful term to replace 'squatters'.
What is the appropriate term to use instead of 'mentally retarded'?
What is the appropriate term to use instead of 'mentally retarded'?
What term can be used in place of 'fat'?
What term can be used in place of 'fat'?
What is the suggested term to replace 'perverted'?
What is the suggested term to replace 'perverted'?
Provide a more respectful term for 'homeless'.
Provide a more respectful term for 'homeless'.
What is the recommended term to use instead of 'psychopath'?
What is the recommended term to use instead of 'psychopath'?
Flashcards
Aesthetically challenged
Aesthetically challenged
A politically correct term used to describe someone considered physically unattractive.
Comb-free
Comb-free
A polite way to refer to someone without hair on their head.
Differently abled
Differently abled
A more inclusive term for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing their abilities.
Hearing impaired
Hearing impaired
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Intellectual disability
Intellectual disability
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Little people
Little people
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Rape survivor
Rape survivor
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Drug dependent
Drug dependent
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Informal settlers
Informal settlers
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Intellectual development disorder
Intellectual development disorder
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People of mass
People of mass
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Sexually dysfunctional
Sexually dysfunctional
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Outdoor urban
Outdoor urban
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Socially misaligned
Socially misaligned
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Study Notes
Politically Correct Terminology
- Instead of "ugly", the preferred term is "unattractive" or "unconventionally attractive".
- A more respectful term for "bald" is "balding" or "experiencing alopecia".
- The preferred term for "disabled" is "person with a disability" or "person with disabilities".
- Instead of "deaf", the recommended term is "hard of hearing" or "Deaf" (capitalized to recognize Deaf culture).
- The term "intellectual disability" is preferred over "mental retardation".
- Instead of "midget", the more respectful term is "little person".
- A more appropriate term for "rape victim" is "survivor of sexual assault".
- Instead of "drug addict", the recommended term is "person struggling with addiction" or "person with substance use disorder".
- A more respectful term for "squatters" is "unhoused individuals" or "people experiencing homelessness".
- The preferred term for "mentally retarded" is "person with intellectual disability".
- Instead of "fat", the recommended term is "overweight" or "obese".
- A more respectful term for "perverted" is "person with unconventional sexual preferences".
- Instead of "homeless", the preferred term is "people experiencing homelessness".
- A more respectful term for "psychopath" is "person with antisocial personality disorder".
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Test your knowledge on politically correct language by identifying alternative terms used to replace potentially offensive or insensitive words or phrases.
