Politics in Language and Language in Politics. Glossary of Sensitive Language for Internal and External Communication of the European Parliament
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Evelina Blanche
European Parliament
Rūta Bičkauskaitė
European Parliament
Published 2021-12-30
https://doi.org/10.15388/VertStud.2021.1
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European Parliament
political correctness
disability
LGBTQ
race
national minorities

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Blanche, E. and Bičkauskaitė, R. (2021) “Politics in Language and Language in Politics. Glossary of Sensitive Language for Internal and External Communication of the European Parliament”, Vertimo studijos, 14, pp. 6–21. doi:10.15388/VertStud.2021.1.

Abstract

The article discusses the key principles invoked and issues addressed while drafting the Lithuanian language version of the Glossary of Sensitive Language for Internal and External Communication of the European Parliament. As a first step, it offers a short overview of the three categories of terminology presented in the Glossary related to disability, LGBTQ+, and race, ethnicity and religion. Thereafter it touches upon the issues pertaining its use in the light of current societal trends, correct and clear language requirements, influence of foreign languages and human rights. The article argues that sensitive language is imperative in communication with disadvantaged groups continuously marred by prejudices, fears, and stereotypes. Based on this proposition the article emphasizes the importance of political correctness as personal stance. At the same time, it exemplifies limitations thereof that could be triggered by the language system itself.

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