Challenges in Diversity

Personally, being culturally sensitive is not difficult for me. However, for the sake of argument, the biggest challenge presented when the issue of diversity comes into question is the difference between speaking casually and writing. Certain phrases that are acceptable within everyday speech would not be considered acceptable in writing. For instance, one may use the phrase "retarded" to express that they find something to be silly or stupid. Saying someone or something is obviously not acceptable within the realm of writing. As a mass media professional it is important to remain politically correct, which means being conscious of a subject's needs and social background.