2007-12-10 14:07:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Jeff L gave a really excellent answer. I would like to add to what he said.
PC behavior is not the same as acting unlike a proper lady or gentleman. What PC behavior really is, is a barrier to communication.
I worked with a very lazy black woman (who socially I was friends with; she was a nice person, just very lazy at work). When the subject of her abominable work ethic was broached, there were gasps of horror that we should just confront her about her laziness. Oh nooo.... came the cries. You can't do that! Why, it will seem like we're... racist!
Yeah, so you can't call a minority lazy. Great.
Does that also mean that a Jewish person can't be greedy because that plays into the stereotype?
SEE WHAT I MEAN? Those are the pitfalls of PC behavior. It has nothing to do with behaving badly towards others. It has everything to do with using such ridiculous euphemisms (or avoiding the subject altogether) that real, honest communication is impossible.
As far as I can determine, PC behavior only insulates those people who deserve criticism from ever hearing it. Some people need of an attitude adjustment, or a good swift kick in the pants, but PC means they have the luxury of being blissfully ignorant of their deficiencies.
Let's say your name is "Sally", and you're always late for work, screw everything up, and leave the mess for someone else. You're not inhumanly lazy and careless. You simply demonstrate a work ethic that "cannot be easily quantified".
Let's say your name is "Rashid". We won't point out the fact that you are surly and rude. We instead will say these attributes are commonplace in your culture, and we must embrace this delightful diversity.
In my opinion, PC behavior is just an impediment to the kind of honest communication people need to really communicate. It has nothing to do with hurling insults.
2007-12-10 14:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Political correctness is a term applied to saying the 'proper' and 'correct' thing in situations where saying what is on your mind may offend someone else. It was started around the time the Generation X fad began to make sure that nobody ever became offended by anything anywhere at any time.
By the way, in my opinion, it does not work. Political correctness offends millions of people all by itself.
2007-12-10 22:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talking the way some activists want us to talk, because it sounds more "friendly" or "accurate".
Personally, I HATE political correctness. It is borderline anti-1st Amendment.
And yes, I do use the word "hate" sparingly.
2007-12-10 22:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A meaningless term brought about by a bunch of brain dead liberals in a feeble attempt to eliminate freedom of speech.
2007-12-10 22:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A side effect of a society that has lost its way.....
2007-12-10 22:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by elvotney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
following your parties beliefs
2007-12-10 22:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Ditka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's when I can't say. "Merry C*****mas!"
Je**s C****t!!!!
2007-12-10 23:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
something i don't practice
2007-12-10 22:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mary Jo W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋