People in the world speak different languages,
but the political correctness is one of the important factors while speaking. Language is a powerful tool to communicate, but it sometimes can hurt the speaker if we don’t use it right. Yes, political
correctness affected the way people communicate in positive manner. People are
required to use more abstract word when communicating. Politically correct language can be considered as speech communication codes by which we
are bounded. It is the rules of language how we talk to minimize offence to the
race, gender, religion, socio-economic class, ethnicity, sexuality, disabled,
and age. Politically incorrect words
are referred to the language codes that can be offensive to the
minorities. The important benefit of
using politically correct language is not to offend and exclude others.
I
also use some political incorrectness language codes when I speak. One of
among them is the use of “men” either writing in the article or when I
communicate. It is considered politically incorrect language. Your dialects are a series of languages pushing back and forth.
Language changes the way we think. For instance, it is politically
correct to use the word ‘server’ instead of saying ‘waiter’ which is politically
incorrect. Similarly, politically correct language is the use of words which is
unbiased such as actor, flight attendant etc. How do people react when you use these words? Try for it.
The
use of politically incorrect languages creates a conflict. We have seen a lot
of program on Television and in News paper about Politically incorrect language. Politically correct language gives an
idea to an individual to think before speaking so that the speaker do not use
offensive words that hurt the audience. According to Katherine Schulten, in the
article titled, “What is your reaction to the Rugh Limbough controversy?” Rush Limbough apologizes for the attack on
student about birth control as he used the word “prostitute” and “slut” about Sandra
Fluke. It was considered a political attack.
There
is a well known proverb in Nepal “the tongue does not have the edges, but it
can hurt the heart.” It is true and it makes sense that why we are supposed to
use politically correct language. A single word can hurt the listener. In
political sector, a lot of politician gets blamed because of not using the
political correct languages while in a mass communication. Each and Every
profession is linked with using political correct language. Student, teacher,
employee, politician have to speak using correct political language in order to
make sure that no one gets hurt by the word used by speaker.
Every people in the society are equal, so they
should be treated equally. To maintain the concept of equality in the
community, the use of the political correct language is very important. It
helps in minimizing discrimination, insult; nevertheless, it is good concept to
respect the identity of a person. Political correct language helps to stop the
openly prejudge (as well as racism) among people. People have a right to speak and
use words as long as they do not harm anybody.
In
conclusion, political correct language codes are very important to make a
tolerant society and equality among the people. It is a code of language that
would not cause an individual of minority or it s group to feel offended. We
talk about people in society while we speak, so it is very important that the
people should not be excluded, offended and diminished. Since we live in
society and talk about them while we speak, political correctness affected the
way people communicate.
Citation:
Schulten Katherine “what is your
reaction to the Rugh Limbough?” The
Newyork Times Mar. 5 2012 Web.
Mar. 07 2012
