Political Correctness Argument Analysis
I know the issue of political correctness is using language that is nondiscriminatory so that we are not offending a group within our society. I understand to be politically correct means to avoid language that someone could find offensive. Before reading the assigned articles, my opinion on being political correct is that it is essential. We should take consideration when we say something. It is no longer ‘man’s society,’ women are just as equal. In some cases, the opposition is from men being too sensitive that their position of power is threatened. I personally like the acknowledgment of neutral job titles. It is not just a policeman; it is a police officer. It is not a chairman but the department chair. On the other hand, though, I think
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politically correctness can go too far when it is something simple as saying ‘Merry Christmas.’ Some of my family practices Hinduism and I do not see the offensive nature of a simple well wish. Even though they are Hindu, they still put up a Christmas tree. That is why I think the statistic: “According to a poll conducted by Pew Research, nine out of ten Americans celebrate Christmas. But there are people who celebrate other holidays, or none at all.” I think I take a indifferent opinion in this case. Some people may take offense that it dismisses other religions. Now retailers use ‘Happy Holidays,’ which is fine as well. Personally I do not see the uproar for that example. After reading the Queer Guess Code piece, “Why You Shouldn’t Be “Politically Correct”, by yourlesbianfriend I recognize that their opinion is when you are politically correct you are encouraging censorship. However, they made a good point that “political correctness doesn’t teach people to be mindful of problems in the way they think; it teaches them to avoid ‘offending people.’” Personally I think of the definition being nondiscriminatory should be more synonymous to the definition than it simply meaning being unoffensive with the language choice. Interestingly enough they brought up the topic of holidays with the Brad Paisley song, which tried to be politically correct but, is mocked. I think it is commendable that we are trying as a society to be politically correct. But, I think there has to be a line drawn because everything is not meant to be dissected like a frog. This article gave me a greater understanding of why we need to be more open about issues and topics. We should not avoid issues because of emotional possibilities we need to contemplate what the statement could “make assumptions about, disrespect, or diminish a person or group’s identity.” I think this topic goes back to our first class where you want us to engage in respectful discussions. The second article, How ‘Political Correctness’ Went From Punch Line to Panic, by Amanda Hess.
I still think we need to be politically correct in cases. If you are a candidate in the presidential campaign, you have a platform where your voice is heard. In this case, Donald Trump says things that are racial or religiously charged and are so distant from the issue at hand. Specifically, he wanted to ban Muslims and his narrative here was that it is “not politically correct, but I don’t care.” It is baffling to me that he can say a statement like that when there are approximately 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States (2015). How can a national leader disregard a group of people? He uses it as a tactic to build the ‘us versus them’ description. He uses the idea that terrorism and torture exists because we try to be politically correct. I do not think that is why those issues exist. This entire article has examples of insensitivity. I completely disagree with the childhood friend of Brock Turner; he committed the heinous act of rape thus, he is a rapist. This is not offensive it is the truth. I wonder how Donald Trump has the ability to garner such support when he is “spewing offensive speech.” His supporters have to buy into his ideals. The ‘make America great again,’ movement is a chance to “say whatever the hell you want.” The world has changed and there is no need to reverse it. We as a society need to have some semblance of politically correctness whether everyone
agrees or not.
politically correctness can go too far when it is something simple as saying ‘Merry Christmas.’ Some of my family practices Hinduism and I do not see the offensive nature of a simple well wish. Even though they are Hindu, they still put up a Christmas tree. That is why I think the statistic: “According to a poll conducted by Pew Research, nine out of ten Americans celebrate Christmas. But there are people who celebrate other holidays, or none at all.” I think I take a indifferent opinion in this case. Some people may take offense that it dismisses other religions. Now retailers use ‘Happy Holidays,’ which is fine as well. Personally I do not see the uproar for that example. After reading the Queer Guess Code piece, “Why You Shouldn’t Be “Politically Correct”, by yourlesbianfriend I recognize that their opinion is when you are politically correct you are encouraging censorship. However, they made a good point that “political correctness doesn’t teach people to be mindful of problems in the way they think; it teaches them to avoid ‘offending people.’” Personally I think of the definition being nondiscriminatory should be more synonymous to the definition than it simply meaning being unoffensive with the language choice. Interestingly enough they brought up the topic of holidays with the Brad Paisley song, which tried to be politically correct but, is mocked. I think it is commendable that we are trying as a society to be politically correct. But, I think there has to be a line drawn because everything is not meant to be dissected like a frog. This article gave me a greater understanding of why we need to be more open about issues and topics. We should not avoid issues because of emotional possibilities we need to contemplate what the statement could “make assumptions about, disrespect, or diminish a person or group’s identity.” I think this topic goes back to our first class where you want us to engage in respectful discussions. The second article, How ‘Political Correctness’ Went From Punch Line to Panic, by Amanda Hess.
I still think we need to be politically correct in cases. If you are a candidate in the presidential campaign, you have a platform where your voice is heard. In this case, Donald Trump says things that are racial or religiously charged and are so distant from the issue at hand. Specifically, he wanted to ban Muslims and his narrative here was that it is “not politically correct, but I don’t care.” It is baffling to me that he can say a statement like that when there are approximately 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States (2015). How can a national leader disregard a group of people? He uses it as a tactic to build the ‘us versus them’ description. He uses the idea that terrorism and torture exists because we try to be politically correct. I do not think that is why those issues exist. This entire article has examples of insensitivity. I completely disagree with the childhood friend of Brock Turner; he committed the heinous act of rape thus, he is a rapist. This is not offensive it is the truth. I wonder how Donald Trump has the ability to garner such support when he is “spewing offensive speech.” His supporters have to buy into his ideals. The ‘make America great again,’ movement is a chance to “say whatever the hell you want.” The world has changed and there is no need to reverse it. We as a society need to have some semblance of politically correctness whether everyone
agrees or not.