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Unit IX.

Political Correctness.

Task1:

What do you know about “political correctness”? Write all the associations that come into your mind when you hear the collocation “political correctness.”

Task2:

Look at the following definitions of political correctness. Which one do you think is the most appropriate?

1. Not using expressions or actions that are seen to insult or upset groups of people according to particular characteristic

2. Using terms more acceptable and less hurtful than direct or outdated language (e.g. “mentally challenged” instead of “mentally retarded”)

3. Avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against

4. Political correctness (often abbreviated to PC) is a term used to describe language or behavior which is intended, or said to be intended , to provide a minimum of offense, particularly to racial, cultural, or other identity groups.

Task3:

Political correctness is both a linguistic and social phenomenon. Can you think of social aspects of political correctness and give examples?

Task 4:

Read the text “Political Correctness” and prepare to do the tasks that follow.

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