How to Be Politically Correct in College
Many college campuses demand a certain degree of political correctness from their students. Follow these guidelines to ensure that you'll fit in at your institute of higher learning.
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Instructions
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Use acceptable terms for members of racial, ethnic, religious and other minority groups. Examples of politically correct terms are "African-American," "Caucasian," "homosexual" and "differently abled."
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Use gender-neutral terms whenever possible. For example, "first-year student" is often preferable to "freshman," and terms like "woman doctor" may be deemed offensive; just say "doctor" instead.
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Be respectful and tolerant of cultural practices that may be new to you.
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Avoid telling jokes or making comments that belittle specific genders or minority or cultural groups.
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Tips & Warnings
Different campuses tend to have different degrees of political correctness, depending on their respective political environments. So-called conservative campuses tend to place less emphasis on political correctness than liberal campuses do.
Attend social events such as dances and mixers in order to expose yourself to as many cultures and lifestyles as possible. This will help you build understanding and tolerance.
Don't let the use of drugs or alcohol impair your respect for the rights of others.
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The idea a person can be offend because the other person was trying not to offend them is lubricious. One using these terms sounds more professional and mature for older people. Conservative people should stress the use of politically correct terms no matter what.....I think this article makes conservative individuals look like they do not care about other groups. Attending events is great for some people others just need to let go of the fact not everyone will use the same terms for everything. It is up to the people around to decide what they would like to be called whether it be black or African American sometimes over stressing the issue makes it worse. My whole purpose for wanting to read an article like this was to educate myself about being politically correct where ever I go. Drugs and alcohol are both things that turn me off to other people because in my opinion it shows me they do not have enough common sense to realize the over dosing on these things could lead them in to trouble. I will respect people who deserve it not people who hurt my family.
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budlinsawesome
Dec 16, 2008
Political correctness has a basic flaw. If all views are equal, why do some who embrace this view feel the need to push this agenda as the "correct" one at the same time demonizing other views as "incorrect"? and only pathetically weak people that don't have the balls to say what they feel and mean are politically correct. -
budlinsawesome
Dec 16, 2008
Political correctness has a basic flaw. If all views are equal, why do some who embrace this view feel the need to push this agenda as the "correct" one at the same time demonizing other views as "incorrect"? and only pathetically weak people that don't have the balls to say what they feel and mean are politically correct.
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Aug 29, 2006
People are often more offended when you act like you're trying not to offend them. Using PC terms makes it look like you think that there's something offensive/wrong about a person.
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Aug 29, 2006
People are often more offended when you act like you're trying not to offend them. Using PC terms makes it look like you think that there's something offensive/wrong about a person.
