大学思辨英语教程精读1课件Unit12LanguageandPolitics.pptxVIP

Unit 12 Language and Politics;;;Communicative Competence Critical Thinking ;Intercultural Competence ;Lead in;1. About the author;The term “political correctness” describes written or spoken language that’s intentionally phrased to avoid offending or marginalizing groups identified by certain social characteristics, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. Beyond the obvious avoidance of overt slurs, political correctness also includes the avoidance of terms that reinforce preconceived negative stereotypes. The elimination of verbal discrimination is often considered one of