Although all of the ethical guidelines the NCA Credo lists are important, the sixth guideline that states, “We condemn communication that degrades individuals and humanity through distortion, intolerance, intimidation, coercion, hatred, and violence” is the one that is most relevant to today’s society as well as my own individual life. Language is a means of communication and this guideline explains how it shouldn’t be used to communicate degradation or belittlement of people. In fact, the different forms of verbal communication that exhibit hatred and should be avoided include sexist, racist, heterosexist and ageist languages (56).
For instance, presidential candidate Donald Trump has clearly welcomed the use of not only racist language in
For instance, presidential candidate Donald Trump has clearly welcomed the use of not only racist language in