Language, law and disability. Remarks on the linguistic aspects of the reform of art. 49 of the Spanish constitution
Linguaggio, diritto e disabilità. Osservazioni sugli aspetti linguistici della riforma dell’art. 49 della Costituzione spagnola
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https://doi.org/10.57660/dpceonline.2024.2235Abstract
Much progress has been made in the fight for the rights of people with disabilities, but significant discrimination still persists. A central aspect is the use of politically correct language. This element has achieved important triumphs in the struggle for rights, but it has also generated notable controversies and polemics. This paper critically examines the use of politically correct language, highlighting its virtues, but also its problems. The recent reform of Art. 49 of the Spanish Constitution, which adapts the language used by this precept to refer to people with disabilities to current times, is especially valued.
Keywords: People with disabilities; Reform of the Constitution; Politically correct language; Traditionally discriminated groups; Disability
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