Just how correct is political correctness? A critique of the opposition's arguments

Argumentation

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 445-480

  Ayim, Maryann ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Academic freedom; Discrimination; Freedom of expression; Harassment; Homophobia; Inclusive language policies; Offensiveness; Political correctness; Racism; Sexism

Indexed keywords

EID: 54749152454     PISSN: 0920427X     EISSN: 15728374     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1007718113969     Document Type: Article

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