Political correctness

Has Political Correctness Gone too Far? Everyday in society we hear people say things like, “They’re just a racist,” “Stop being a bigot,” or “What a sexist pig.” Who would want to disagree with the people making these accusations? You would then be accused of the same thing. What happens when people make these accusations, that you’re racist, sexist, homophobic, or a bigot? Well, it becomes your reputation, it can destroy your career, or invalidate a lifetime of good work. We see people that…

Liberalism and Political Correctness Introduction Liberalism is an ideology the surrounds itself on the idea that individuals are rational and “based on a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of each individual” (Mintz, Close, & Croci,2013, p.54) emphasizes the valuation of individual freedom (Mintz et al., 2013, p.54). Liberalism is about the liberty individuals have to use reason when trying to peruse their interests, and most importantly the responsibility individuals should take…

Oxford Living Dictionaries defines political correctness as “The avoidance of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against (Oxford University Press).” While it is all well and good to do our best not to offend others, it becomes a problem when we start to censor the truth, or worse alter it to fit our view point or “group of the moment.” Political correctness is not freedom of speech…

PC Language is NOT just another way to avoid dealing with the real issue at hand! In recent years the term ”Political Correctness” has been used more widely than ever before. It is usually used as a pejorative, not uncommonly from the right, talking down on people who they think are avoiding the truth by not offending anyone. They are afraid that by the usage of PC language they will lose their right to offend people without being instantly labeled as racists. While instantly labeling someone…

is just a fraction of the effects political correctness has had on college campuses…

helping hand, nor another that needs to be punished. It is political correctness, however, that forces us to see how we’re different, be it by sex or race, and to rush to judgement when someone is comfortable with their differences, even joking around about their various cultures and creeds. Political correctness is the weak brainchild of the pussified. It’s what will destroy us as other cultures give a rat’s ass about political correctness.…

wearing shirts that displayed the American flag on Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday. (thetruthwins.com) These are all examples of political correctness. Political correctness is defined as the agreeing with the idea that people should be careful to not use language or behave in a way that would offend a particular group of people. (Merriam-Webster.com) Political correctness is the biggest threat to the United States because it makes us weak and vulnerable. It regards certain topics, expressions…

Political correctness is a problem that has swept over America in recent years. Every word anyone says in all walks of life, from politics, to business, to school, has become politically correct to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings. Everybody is a victim and everybody gets butthurt at the simplest words or phrases that come out of a guy’s mouth. The American society as an entirety has become too politically correct, from the politics of our government, to the businesses of our economy and the…

Many people believe that being political correct is the right way to go. Political correctness is the thought of language and environment that does not offend anyone. That some words are better to use than others. Many argue that words hold great power, which I agree with, however, freedom of speech is and will always be extremely important for everyone in society. In the article ”Why Al Jazeera will not say Mediterranean ’migrants’”, Al Jazeera English states that they will be using the term…

America ¨Political Correctness doesn't change us, it shuts us up.¨ ( Glenn Beck- television personality and radio host) Political correctness has affected our safety, education, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. The original purpose for political correctness was to make people more aware and sensitive of other cultures. It was also created to defend the minorities, and those groups that were being treated unfairly. Although it’s original goals were sound, Political correctness has…