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Much of the culture of sexism and racism is perpetuated by language—especially the language of leaders, role, models, and authority figures. “Political correctness” cannot, in a free society, be enforced on anyone. However, making people aware of the implication of certain kinds of language usage is important provided it doesn’t cross the line of curtailing freedom of speech. People who want to perpetuate sexism by their choice of language have the right to do so in America. What is sad, however is the many people who are perpetuating sexism without ever intending to do so. Abdul-Jabbar has been a leader who has made many male sports figures more aware if the implications of their language usage.


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  • Born: February 12, 1567
  • Died: March 1, 1620
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Composer

Thomas Campion was an English composer, poet, and physician. He wrote over a hundred lute songs, masques for dancing, and an authoritative technical treatise on music.