Q&A for How to Be Politically Correct

Touching you without consent is a violation of your boundaries and can constitute sexual assault. You have the right to set and enforce these boundaries; clearly communicate them by stating, "I am not okay with you touching me without my consent." If someone accuses you of sexism for objecting, calmly reiterate that your comfort with physical contact, not gender, is the issue. If the behavior persists, it is advisable to avoid the person and consider speaking with a trusted authority figure.

If you choose to disregard the advice, you are opting not to be politically correct.

If you don't understand someone's gender identity, it's okay to ask them respectfully how they would like to be addressed. It's important to be respectful and practice basic human decency, even if you don't know or care about the details of someone's gender identity.

You are not necessarily racist or homophobic if you respect others and avoid using slurs. However, it's important to consider whether your actions meet the standard of treating others as you would like to be treated. If not, it might be worth reassessing your behavior.

You should address a transgender person by their chosen name and pronouns. If they are not yet out to certain people, use the name and pronouns they request for those situations. Their true name and pronouns reflect their identity, regardless of their assigned gender at birth. If you are unsure, politely ask them how they would like to be addressed, as most people appreciate your effort to show respect.

If they say something you find offensive, speak up and say so (respectfully). However, sometimes people are set in their ways and it's impossible to convince them to change, so if you find this to be the case with your family, it's best to just ignore their comments.

Politely let them know that what they're saying is wrong and inappropriate. If they are genuinely ignorant of the fact that they've said something racist, (again, politely) explain it to them. However, remember that you can't change everyone's mind, and it's also not your job to educate the racists of the world.

Being a conservative doesn't mean being rude. Just be respectful of everyone.

Political correctness is being kind and aware of different races, sexualities religions, genders, disabilities, etc. There’s nothing to hate about being nice to others. The vast majority of people living in western society do not hate political correctness, just a loud vocal minority.

Research and familiarize yourself with lists of slurs and offensive words to avoid using them. Consider changing your language in general, rather than only when interacting with certain groups.

Yes, you can be religious while supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Being a Christian doesn't mean you have to embrace homophobia; you can choose to be inclusive and supportive.

There aren't infinite genders and pronouns, but there are various gender identities with corresponding pronouns such as male (he/him), female (she/her), and non-binary (they/them). It's respectful to ask someone their pronouns if you're unsure. Math and science are not inherently biased as they are grounded in objective principles. While teaching pronouns can be part of education, schools should include a diverse curriculum that goes beyond pronouns.