Gendered Speech in Society and the Academy: A Consideration of the ''Principle of Reversibility'' and its Application
Author: Mitrea-
erban A.H.
Source: Higher Education in Europe, Volume 25, Number 2, 1 July 2000 , pp. 237-241(5)
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Abstract:
With reference to the question of women and of socio-cultural minorities in higher education, the author examines the concept of political correctness (PC). Based on the ''principle of reversibility'', it can be a liberating factor, but if it is manipulated by dominant socio-economic forces, it can also be a force favouring divisive social and economic control. The question is, how can the liberating aspects of PC be enabled to predominate over the others.Language: English
Document Type: Research article
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