We as Americans need to become more sensitive to our use of language because with the increasing number of ethnic groups in the country one has to be cautious as to how they should define a certain group. Political correctness is a type of medium that helps us come to respect and communicate with the diverse group of races and cultures. Before we go on any further we must first define the meaning of political correctness. According to Webster’s Dictionary, political correctness is the ideology that shows sensitivity, tolerance, and respect for another’s race, gender, sexual preference, nationality, religion, age, physical handicap, or other espec