Political Correctness Termonology

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Political Correctness
Is a term used to describe language, seeking to minimise the offence to minority groups
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Saphir- Whorf Hypothesis
The language we use affects not just the message we communicate but the fundamental ways the we think and act
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Linguistic Determinism
Language shapes thoughts
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Linguistic Reflectionism
Thoughts reflected in our language
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PC is not meant to be censorship
People should be allowed to use language the way they want
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Saphir- Whorf Hypothesis

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The language we use affects not just the message we communicate but the fundamental ways the we think and act

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Linguistic Determinism

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Linguistic Reflectionism

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PC is not meant to be censorship

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