Political Correctitude (Noun)
Meaning
Avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The university emphasized the importance of political correctitude in speeches and presentations given by guest speakers to foster a welcoming environment.
- Some feel that adhering to an extreme level of political correctitude stifles honest discussions of issues that need to be addressed.
- The movie's script was carefully edited to ensure it conformed to current standards of political correctitude and avoided offending any groups of people.
- In efforts to promote equality, the new policy focused on promoting diversity and enforcing strict political correctitude throughout the organization.
- Critics argue that excessive focus on political correctitude can sometimes be counterproductive, making people resistant to genuine discussions about social issues.