Politically Correct?

Question

Is the term "African-American" politically correct? Many "African-Americans" hate the term black, but they are often more nationalities or cultures than just African, such as French, Hispanic, or even Caucasian. So, which is the right term?

Answer 1

I think a polite term is African- american. If they are a variety of different nationalities, just don't name people by their ethnicity. I'm Hispanic, Cherokee, German, Caucasian, and Bosque, and most people usually either call me Caucasian or Hispanic. Of course, white people aren't really offended by the term white because they may (MAY) have not been as disrespected as other ethnic backrounds have been. All I know is I prefer "Hispanic" over "Tannish" or " Miss Bosque, Cherokee, Caucasian, German, and Hispanic" lol

Answer 2

African American is the politically correct term. Or if they are more than one nationality they are bi-racial or multi-racial, but the right term is different for everyone. So to play it safe before talking to someone about their race, ask them what they prefer to be refered as.

Answer 3

The black race came to America from Africa so labled as African-Americian. Whites came from Europe..so labled Caucasian. Standards had to be set forth ..ex. on Drivers lic., job app. ect. These standards were excepeted by the Diff races of our country as to be politically correct.

Answer 4

Are you kidding me? I love the term black. It's the word "African-American" that I can't stand.

Answer 5

the girl b4 me is a lil ***** !!! but ur rite it is african american cuz i anit no ***** or nuttin thas the term u use

Answer 6

Who knows.Nobody seems to be satisfied with ANYTHING these days.

Answer 7

Why, with each generation, are they unsatisfied with what they are called?