'Politically correct' can have a positive meaning, showing effort to promote fairness and avoid offense.

Positive Connotation

Understand and respect the culture before using politically correct language to avoid misusing terms.

Misunderstanding Avoidance

The idea of what is politically correct can change over time, stay informed with current standards.

Being politically correct means being sensitive without being patronizing or dismissive.

Using politically correct language is about universally valuing everyone's identity and experience.

Know that 'politically correct' can be used sarcastically to criticize efforts to avoid offense.

Be aware that labeling something as 'politically correct' can signal disagreement with perceived over-sensitivity.