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Case study: Changing names, changing values
Do you know the traditional Indigenous name for the land you are standing on? Well, you'd better find out here, because it is becoming...
Jul 17, 2022


Case study: Language from the 2022 election
The 2022 Australian federal election has come and gone in May this year, so let's look back at some examples of language use by and about...
Jul 9, 2022


'Larrikin' humour vs PC language
Being laidback and having a laugh are both hallmarks of the Australian cultural identity, but there are times when this relaxed attitude...
Jul 9, 2022


Case study: Gender equality and language
Language reveals a great deal about a person's values and attitudes towards certain groups in society, and this is commonly seen in...
Jul 8, 2022


Case study: PC apologies, sorry not sorry (2022 edition)
Every year there is inevitably some celebrity or public figure who says something in the public eye which is viewed as offensive or...
Jul 7, 2022


Useful Resource: RMIT Guide to Inclusive Language
The attached document is a 'guide to inclusive language' published by RMIT University. It contains a range of linguistic examples and...
Jun 8, 2022


Case study: PC language in lyrics
Songs which represent institutions will often undergo lyrical amendments if the language used in the lyrics is no longer deemed to be in...
May 29, 2022


Attitudes to PC language
The following articles discuss attitudes towards politically correct language in Australian society. ABC News - Australians say...
May 25, 2022


Texting etiquette
This article from April 2022 explores the etiquette around texting as a form of communication, including how different generations...
May 10, 2022
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