lots of questions about political correctness today. what do you think it means?

Answer 1

Hi there belickcat, This is what Political Correctness means to me:

Due to the socially constructed Political Correctness, we attempt not to say or do anything that will cause offence in order to try and be a tolerant and accepting nation.
When we are abroad we try to have some respect for other people’s customs. So we expect those who come here as visitors or residents equally to respect our traditions and way of life. However, the majority of them do not. They flaunt, preach and force their belief systems and traditions whilst continuing to speak in their native language without making any attempts to learn ours. It is not expected that they abandon their customs etc, but it is with respect that we would want them to make an effort to honour our homeland by making an effort to integrate with us. Everyone but the British is ‘protected’ under a mask of Political Correctness. British people are insulted without consequence, and are restricted from practising their religion. Yet we are drowned in a diversity of cultures, religions and beliefs, and some can seem to be offensive and alien to us. British people’s experience of these in their own communities leads them to be suspicious of the un-known, antagonistic; and a few to be racist. Diversity does not work under these conditions. This is why I agreed with a High Court ruling to say no to a young woman’s demands to flout her school’s rules by insisting on wearing a hijab. We need a set of rules to be put into place that will enable Britain to hold on to its identity and traditions. As David Blunkett professed: ‘It is the acceptance of the rules that makes any society function. It holds people together and provides the glue for social cohesion. Anything goes leads to everything going. And what will go is our sense of belonging, our identity and our willingness to whole-heartedly welcome difference and diversity.’

Answer 2

To me political correctness means we have to be tolerant to other races and religion but not ours. For example charity shops are not allowed to display nativity scenes in their shop windows as it would offend non christians. Also we were told take down the flag of st george when the world cup was on in case it may offend non england supporters. Our men fought in 2 world wars for freedom of this country now i ask myself what was the point? Living in this country is a bad as if hitler would have won the war. Its like living in a dictatorship. Most pc people are limp wristed liberal tree huggers. Its no wonder people are leaving this county in their droves.

Answer 3

It means the destruction of sane thinking. It allows a minority to walk all over the majority. It allows the government to get away with not keeping law in this country. It has been the reason for race problems and can be blamed for prisoners who should be in jail let out to kill. It stops people telling the truth and how it is as they are frightened. It has taken away childhood. It is the worst thing that could have happened and the lawless times we live in are down to PC and the human rights act.

Answer 4

Its forced politeness. We can't offend ANYBODY of a different race, creed, culture, gender, religion, height, weight, or haircolor.
So basically we are supposed to stand around and grin like morons.
If people would just be nice and semi-thoughtful, there wouldn't have been a PC movement to begin with.
I think its horrible thats what the world has come to anymore.

Answer 5

It means that a good thing is under attack by people who clearly do not understand it and need to brush up on what it means. There is no going back to the old ignorant days so we better get used to it.

Answer 6

Means that america is less and less tolerant of anyones free thought or ideas. There of course is a flip side to that coin. Those that condemn others for not allowing freedom of thought often are unwilling to accept or see viewpoints from other sides as well.

Answer 7

It means you have to think very carefully of the colour of your toilet roll and bin bags. On a political correct note is it ok to use this shade of text on here?

Answer 8

Finbarr had a great answer!!

I think it means you can rip into white, conservative Christians all day long, but you sure as hell better not say anything about anyone else. It's total BS and reverse discrimination.

Answer 9

It's a lie plain and simple. There is no such thing as "political creativeness" because there's no such thing as being correct in politics.

Answer 10

People are afraid to tell the truth about their feelings. It seems that there are too many people that are over sensitive and eager to claim to be offended by anything they see or hear.