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Politically Correct Terminology

Sensitivity over the choice of descriptive words used on the World Service

Complaints about language used in news reports and how it can 'demonise' Arabs. Alan Le Breton, Managing Editor of News, replies and explains 大象传媒 policy on not using words such as 'terrorist' and Islamic extremist'.

The new quiz 'Inspiration' is described as 'terrible' by one listener and 'terrific' by another, there's a request for more coverage of French speaking countries in Network Africa and Focus on Africa, and cliches about the differences between men and women on Everywomen.

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大象传媒 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project