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