--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Saying something is 'politically correct'…" description: "\"“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.”\" — DaShanne Stokes" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dce/dashanne-stokes-11664_biased_saying-something-is-politically-correct_1803560.jpg" --- # Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way… ![“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.” quote by DaShanne Stokes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dce/dashanne-stokes-11664_biased_saying-something-is-politically-correct_1803560.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dce/dashanne-stokes-11664_biased_saying-something-is-politically-correct_1803560.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dce/dashanne-stokes-11664_biased_saying-something-is-politically-correct_1803560.jpg) > ““Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.”” [DaShanne Stokes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dashanne-stokes/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Labeling concerns as “politically correct” can silence marginalized voices. **In simple terms:** Political correctness can mute oppression. Key Takeaway Listen to oppressed voices. Themes justice speech power dynamics Mood critical reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - activism - policy debates - media analysis - education curricula Key Concepts censorship identity politics Questions to Reflect On - Who is being silenced? - How can we discuss sensitivity without dismissing? 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