Wikipedia defines political correctness as the implied or perceived expectations, imposed by the politics of society, in order not to offend the minority or majority, with certain words, phrases, actions or attitudes.
2007-01-27 05:27:22 · 6 answers · asked by monophonic22 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
A good bit of it is go a long to get along, I am sure. But some of it is a serious attempt to get our modern language to be less divisive and hostile, and in that aspect, I think it has merit.
It is not political correctness that is at issue, you know. It is moral values. Your own, personal to you. And your integrity in living up to those values when you deal with others.
Big old words like justice and fairness.
2007-01-27 05:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they mean "politics"....they are referring to the politics of Society. This is what society deems correct or acceptable.
Hence the term Politically Correct" refers to trying not to offend others.
2007-01-27 05:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Canadian Ken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be aware of the consequences. I w as fired from one job for having an opinion that wasn't "correct" threatened at another, Its like living in Stalinist Russia or getting that way
2007-01-27 06:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by crackleboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things like "political correctness" and "affirmative action" are for the weak minded and lazy who need crutches to get through life because they can't make it on their own. It gives them reasons to point fingers at others in an attempt to cover up their own failures.
2007-01-27 05:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by jim h 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So you have polled the world and found out how most of us feel about political correctness. When are you publishing your findings?
2007-01-27 05:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PC just mean being respectful and sensitive to other people's feelings.
2007-01-27 05:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by tito_smootz 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋