2 questions: PC related (as in politically correct)

1. is "ebonics" a term that is considered PC?

2. is it appropriate for use in a professional setting?

TIA

ETA: for #2, i mean the use of the "language," not the use of the term.

Message edited 7/9/2009 3:57:04 PM.

Re: 2 questions: PC related

1. Not sure if the term "ebonics" is considered PC or not.

2. I do not believe the use of ebonics (the "language") is appropriate in a professional business setting. In fact, I think it could actually deter clients/customers, depending on the business.

Re: 2 questions: PC related (as in politically correct)

I honestly don't know if the term is PC or not

In 'most' professions, i think using the language itself would not be professional and give the wrong impression. However, there are a few that i can think of where it could be the norm and not discouraged.
I guess it depends on the profession though

Re: 2 questions: PC related (as in politically correct)

1. I'm really not sure if the term is PC or not, but I'm going to lean towards no, based solely on the fact that its simple existence as a legitimate dialect has the potential to be a highly controversial topic depending on who you're talking to. Since starting controversy is not really PC, I'll go with no.

2. Using it is not appropriate in a professional setting.

Re: 2 questions: PC related (as in politically correct)

Although many/most people know about ebonics, using the term professionally is probably not pc. i will tell you that when i was in school for speech therapy, they refered to "ebonics" as African American English and/or Vernacular. You can even google it!

and it's definitely not acceptable professionally, or shouldn't be for that matter. i work so hard on this with some of my students!

Message edited 7/9/2009 6:53:10 PM.