political correctness

• Pratique consistant à éviter des propos ou des actions qui pourraient être perçus comme excluants, marginalisants ou offensants pour des groupes de personnes, en particulier définis par le sexe, la race, l'origine ethnique, le handicap ou l'orientation sexuelle.

The practice of avoiding language or actions that could be perceived as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting groups of people, especially those defined by gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

1. Avoiding offenseC1formal

   The practice of using language or behavior that avoids excluding, marginalizing, or offending particular groups of people, especially those defined by race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

   correction politique

   • The university has a policy on political correctness in its curriculum.
   • Some people argue that political correctness restricts free speech.
   • The debate about political correctness often focuses on language use.

2. Social sensitivityC1formal

   A set of social norms aimed at promoting equality and respect by avoiding stereotypes and discriminatory expressions.

   Correction politique

   • Political correctness encourages using inclusive terms like 'firefighter' instead of 'fireman'.
   • The comedian's jokes were criticized for lacking political correctness.
   • Many workplaces now provide training on political correctness.