Briefly explain why cultural sensitivity is required in choosing a speech topic

Identify a cultural feature that every speaker should be aware of (and that may be present in your class), and describe the impact it might have on the suitability of a speech topic.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. A good topic needs to be culturally sensitive. This means that students should select a subject that will not offend members of certain cultures or groups (who may or may not be in your audience). They should also recognize that in today's diverse population a person's degree of cultural sensitivity is taken as a sign of character, education, and sophistication, which can only help a speaker. Cultural factors that might be influential in choosing a topic include gender, age, ethnicity, race, political views, or religious beliefs.

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