Political Correctness Terminology

Political Correctness

• Political correctness refers to language, policies, or measures aimed at avoiding offense or harm to specific groups in society.

Examples of Politically Correct Terms

• Instead of "cheating", use "academic dishonesty" to describe dishonest behavior in an academic setting.
• "Aesthetically challenged" is a politically correct term used to describe someone who is considered unattractive or ugly.
• "Black" is preferred over "negra" when referring to people of African descent.
• "Comb-free" is a euphemism for baldness or hair loss.
• "Differently abled" is a politically correct term used to describe individuals with disabilities.
• "Drug dependent" is a more sensitive term for someone struggling with drug addiction.
• A "dysfunctional family" is a euphemism for a broken home or family with social or emotional problems.
• "Economically marginalized" is a term used to describe individuals or groups struggling financially.
• "Elderly" or "senior" is preferred over "old" when referring to older adults.
• "Ethnically disoriented" is a term used to describe someone who is dishonest or unethical.
• "Hearing impaired" is a more sensitive term for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• "Informal settlers" is a euphemism for squatters or people living in informal housing.
• "Intellectual disability" and "intellectual development disorder" are preferred terms over "mental retardation".
• "Intellectually impaired" is a politically correct term used to describe someone who is considered stupid or unintelligent.
• "Little people" is a term used to describe individuals with dwarfism.
• "Morally challenged" is a euphemism for someone who is dishonest or untrustworthy.
• "Nondiscretionary fragrance" is a humorous term used to describe body odor.
• "Outdoor urban" is a euphemism for homelessness.
• "People of mass" is a term used to describe individuals who are overweight or obese.
• "Rape survivor" is a more empowering term for someone who has experienced sexual assault.
• "Sexually dysfunctional" is a term used to describe someone who is considered perverted or sexually deviant.
• "Socially misaligned" is a euphemism for someone who is considered a psychopath.
• "Technologically challenged" is a humorous term used to describe someone who is computer illiterate.
• "Vertically challenged" is a euphemism for someone who is short or of short stature.
• "Visually challenged" is a term used to describe individuals who are blind or have low vision.