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  2. Political correctness - Wikipedia

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    Political correctness" (adjectivally "politically correct"; commonly abbreviated to P.C.) is a term used to describe language, [1] [2] [3] policies, [4] or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society.

  3. Fat (novel) - Wikipedia

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    Initially, the reader will believe her to be fat, but it later transpires that she is unhealthily thin. Jeremy Slank: A "Conceptuologist" (politically correct term for PR man, parodying complicated job titles that have arisen in recent years) who is involved in the Well Farms project in the story to help fight weight problems. He is the only ...

  4. Social stigma of obesity - Wikipedia

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    "Fat" is the preferred term within the fat acceptance movement. [117] Fat activists have reclaimed the term as a neutral descriptor in order to work against the stigma typically associated with the term. [113] In fact, many fat activists will censor the word "obesity" when tweeting or citing it as "ob*sity" due to its pathologizing nature.

  5. 14 Politically Correct Job Titles

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    By Debra Auerbach. Order a sandwich at Subway, and you'll be assisted by one of their "sandwich artists."When perusing the Apple store for a computer or iPad, be sure to ask a "specialist" or ...

  6. These YA Authors Want to Change How We Talk About Body Size ...

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    I use the term “plus-size” intentionally, while many of my fellow authors prefer to reclaim the word “fat.” When my character’s teammates start referring to him as “Pudge,” he’s ...

  7. My kid called someone 'fat.' Here's how experts suggest ... - AOL

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    Why "fat" isn't a bad word, but it can be used in a mean way. ... Here's how experts suggest talking to them about what that term can mean. Ashley Broadwater. May 25, 2023 at 7:05 AM.

  8. Names of the Romani people - Wikipedia

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    The English term gypsy or gipsy [16] is commonly used to indicate Romani people, [17] and use of the word gipsy in modern-day English is pervasive (and is a legal term under English law—see below), and some Romani organizations use it in their own organizational names, particularly in the United Kingdom.

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