Politically incorrect is a term typically used when referring to something that was said or done that might offend someone. For example, it is politically incorrect to call african americans the "n" word.
Political correctness (also politically correct, P.C. or PC) is a term used to describe language that appears calculated to provide a minimum of offense, particularly to the racial or cultural groups being described. The term is normally used in a pejorative or ironic sense, and is a frequent target for comedians and satirists.
The concept has been extended by conservative and some liberal (Hentoff 1992, Schlesinger 1998, Brandt 1992) commentators, particularly in the United States, to describe what they see as a larger "left-wing political correctness movement" focused on censorship, multiculturalism, identity politics, social engineering, and influencing popular culture through venues such as music, film, literature, arts, and advertising.
Some liberal and progressive commentators, however, argue that the term "political correctness" was fabricated by United States conservatives around 1980 and defined as a way to reframe the political scene in the United States. They say that there never was a "Political Correctness movement" in the United States, and that many who use the term are attempting to distract attention from substantive debates over discrimination and unequal treatment based on race, class, and gender (Messer-Davidow 1993, 1994; Schultz 1993; Lauter 1995; Scatamburlo 1998; Glassner 1999).
2006-06-08 02:13:12
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answered by loving father 5
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For example is politically incorrect laugh of people with disabilities, the word politically came from the word polity, for example is politically incorrect say bad words in a church, etc.
Is politically correct give your sit to an old lady in a bus, or to leave a woman to pass first
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2006-06-08 09:11:20
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answered by Santo 4
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to use a discriminatory phrase is incorrect
incorrect = midget .... correct = little person
2006-06-08 09:12:50
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answered by webjnke1 7
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