MD Political Correctness

From: ant.mcwatt@ntlworld.com
Date: Thu Sep 02 2004 - 00:05:34 BST

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Mel stated August 31st 2004:

> I suspect that Political Correctness came out of academia as an
> attempt to become consciously sensitive in the use of language.
>
> I recall in the 70's, hearing students in my university classes both
> correct each other and be corrected by professors

Thanks Mel (and Ian G. - Sorry missed your posts about it),

Well, that takes us back to the 70s if indeed the professors and students mentioned were using the term "politically correct".

I wonder if anyone else knows of any earlier references?

Best wishes,

Anthony.

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