Politically Correct Terms

Yi-Feng Ho
Staff Writer

Many people in today’s society use alternative terms for certain words to be less offensive. The following list shows some common phrases that a few people use in order to be politically correct.

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– Black sheep
Politically Correct: Outcast

– Old people
Politically Correct: Seniors

– Handicapped
Politically Correct: People who are mentally or physically challenged

– Specifying people by race or minority (Black, Asian, Mexican, etc.)
Politically Correct: People of color.

– Ghetto
Politically Correct: Economically disadvantaged area

– Guys (when referred to as a group)
Politically Correct: Y’all, Friends, or Folks

Sources: The Sideroad and Liberty News Now