are euphemisms effective in changing attitude?

Question

man, i'm so confused. i have to say a speech on this. here's the topic:

explore the topic of euphemistic language or the idea of being "politically correct" in terms of language. Form an opinion about this topic and defend your ideas. Provide specific examples of euphemisms and politically correct language (being PC). What is the purpose of euphemisms and politically correct language? Are euphemims effective in changing attitude?

the latter question is leaving me in a stump. if i agree, yes euphemism is effective, i could say through advertising, emotions (consolation), raising social status, and multiculturalism. but every time i'm researching, i find things for both sides (not effective and effective). it's really confusing me. anybody have anything for me? why or why not is euphemism effective?

Answer 1

I would say no because first of all euphemism are actually words to sugar coat foul language/cursing words.For example instead of saying " f**k you" you'd say "screw you".



Politically correct is is basically the same. like the word n**ger (im black btw)is not PC...African American is...

Another PC word is Caucasian instead of saying white people



So technically euphemism would not be a good way to change attitude but I do believe Polittically Correct is a great way to start...it helps eliminate and cut down on descrimination against certain race,sex,gender..etc.Hope you get the idea





NO HONEY EUPHEMISMS ARE NOT AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE....THIS IS A TOUGH QUESTION BECAUSE SOME MAY SAY IT IS & SOME MAY DISAGREE.BUT TO IT NOT AN EFFECTIVE WAY..I SEE EUPHEMISM'S AS A WAY TO COVER UP NEGATIVE COMMENT AND FOUL LANGUAGE.dO YOU GET ME?

Answer 2

If I can see through euphemisms that the speaker is trying not to say what he really means, then euphemisms are effective in changing my attitude: They get on my nerves! This happens, for example, when a person says "coloured" and in the context of their speech and what you know of them you see they are still very racist. I prefer them to be blunt and straightforward rather than hide their feelings behind nice words, because when they have to actually do something, their racisim will show, not their nice words.

Answer 3

Euphemisms' purpose is to *protect* ingrained attitudes. If you think a word is too nasty to say out loud (or in formal situations, or in front of certain types of people, etc.), use of a euphemism contributes to the continuation of that attitude.