we found the OU publication (the name of which escapes me) very useful and
comprehensive.
Dennis Farrington
Dr Dennis Farrington
Deputy Secretary
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LA , UK
Tel: (+44)(0) 1786 467017
Fax: (+44) (0) 1786 466699
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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> From: Robinson, Elaine[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 07 April 1999 16:35
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Request for examples of 'PC' (politically correct) and non
> 'PC' language
>
>
> I am compiling a 'language' list and would like to receive contributions
> from anybody/everybody on
> examples of pc and non pc language, whether thought of as 'humorous' or
> otherwise. This is on the understanding that I will compile a list in
> order to analyse the language and to use the material with care, rather
> than as something to be used unwisely merely for any potential (possibly
> inappropriate) humour impact.
>
> You see the debatable and 'fraught' nature of language use has not
> escaped me!
>
> eg Non PC PC
>
> chairman chair
> master original
>
> Alternatively, if you know of an existing comprehensive resource, please
> let me know.
>
> I am aware that masses of terms exist in current use and I would like to
> collate as
> many as possible for all areas (race, sex, disability, age etc), so
> please help me if you can.
>
> Thanks.... Elaine
>
>
> Elaine Robinson
> Training Officer
> Equal Opportunities & Conciliation
> Nottingham Trent University
> Burton Street
> Nottingham
> NG1 4BU
> Tel: 0115 941 8418 ext 4222
> Fax: 0115 948 6585
> email: [log in to unmask]
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