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    just women, but also to everyone of differences in whatever aspects. No one dared speaking unjust to women. No one dared mentioning race. No one dare saw disabilities. All this political correctness is due to the 420th, 421th, and 422nd Rights added to the Constitution, and through the supervision of the American Political Correctors. During this time lived Red, living in the hoods of Riding City with her mother. Her name is not a typical white male’s name, mind you, but a name to show her courage

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    Politically Correct The term ‘political correctness’ is used as an ideal for the type of words we use to describe groups of people; by definition, politically correct lexis does not have any negative connotations. Those who are in favour of political correctness are opposed to words that indicate prejudice when describing or voicing an opinion on grounds such as gender, race, sexual

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    system in order to beat a dead horse. Thesis: The overall structure of political correctness is flawed, it does things such as create room to exploit language on a legal level, demean and create a useless pressure to be mindful of one's words. Not to say however that one should be rude. These reasons are why one could argue that the PC movement does more harm than good. The play Oleanna highlights how political correctness can be used and exploited to forward a personal opinion. Oleanna, a play

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    The first couple of weeks in this semester we discussed a lot in class about the power of language. One of the main thing we talked about is what the difference between hate and free speech is, and what the first amendment does to control them both. The first amendment states that congress shall make no law that abridges the freedom of speech. But to what extent should language be protected? The rights of one man should reach until they shadow over another’s. Meaning free speech is protected until

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    you name it’ (Ferlaino). The most frightening part about it all is that many people agree with what Clinton said and label just about everyone associated with Trump as such. Freedom of speech is threatened by political correctness. Donald Trump is a prime example of defying political correctness; he speaks his mind and stands up for his beliefs. However, the ramifications are enormous. Labels like, “racist”, “sexist”, and “xenophobic” are unjustly tossed around, and many Americans have been discriminated

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    Political correctness was once defined as a mechanism used to enlighten society on the need for sensitivity of others to promote peacefulness; but in today’s world, it has overstepped in many areas in which it does not belong; but on the contrary, there are many aspects in life that need sensitivity. So, who defines this boundary line? Who creates the assumptions of what is correct and what is not? Many political leaders and celebrities uphold positions that put them in the place that gives them

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    conspiracy theory. The majority stay apathetic, trapped in a chaotic multicultural Gulag, under the supervision of political correctness. Social justice agenda warriors (cultural terrorists), using identity politics, and diverse and safe space coalitions provide delusions of a multicultural utopia, replacing the old revolutionary slogans of class struggle. Meanwhile, political correctness ensures a dumbed down, think-a-like consensus with an equality of

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    ‘thoughtcrime’. The Newspeak Orwell introduces is eerily similar to political correctness, which is defined as “conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated”2. Political correctness is a plague on modern society, since it stifles social progress. By limiting free speech and encouraging a sense of victimhood, political correctness augments the issues of racism, sexism etc. It also stifles debate by

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    meaning of words. While I agree that there is some need for political correctness in our society, I believe that efforts have been taken to the extreme, causing many words to lose their meaning, and people to lose their freedom of expression. The ‘n-word’. The first time you heard this word was most likely in middle school when your reading teacher read you the book Huckleberry Finn. The ‘n-word’ is a prime example of where political

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    or clothing. Since America is a relative young country, most of its culture influences come from its migrants over the last three hundred years. Due to all these diverse influences, the culture is fluid. It is often transferred from the social, political and geographical communities that surround a person. With the fluidity in American culture, people are free to participate in and appreciate unique art forms, even if they do not stem from one’s heritage. For instance, anyone can learn how to dance

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