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Political Correctness Not Always Preferred

When writing or speaking about indigenous people there are several terms available for us to use.  Older words have been replaced with newer, more culturally-sensitive phrases.  Sometimes it can get confusing to know just which term is appropriate for which group of people.

 

Some terms are either too inclusive or not inclusive enough.  They are ambiguous, not really portraying the group accurately.  A slow change began in the late 60s to use more respectful and meaningful…

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Added by Val Fox on May 11, 2011 at 4:42am — No Comments

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