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-7 posts tagged "political correctness"
Alexa Schlaerth | Friday, January 28, 2022
When we discuss politically correct, or “PC” language, we inherently examine the culture and/or movements that have created the new and more progressive terminology. How do we approach topics like these while maintaining our values of tolerance, acceptance, equality and free speech? Generally speaking, the terms in this prompt reflect a trend toward non-gendered language:
Show Some Skin | Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Often, what comes before assertion is evasion. In the past few years, I have gradually learned to avoid making controversial claims along racial, religious and gendered lines, to name a few. This tendency to self-censor my thoughts and not be part of dialogue makes me increasingly uncritical in a society that champions free thinking and
Nicole Caratas | Wednesday, December 7, 2016
In 1981, Bay Buchanan was appointed as the youngest treasurer in American history, serving under President Ronald Reagan. Buchanan spoke Wednesday at Saint Mary’s, criticizing political correctness and emphasizing the importance of political debate. Buchanan said she has seen a tendency for people on the left to work to empower women, but only when those women
Eddie Damstra | Wednesday, October 12, 2016
There is a severe political correctness problem in America. Safe spaces, trigger warnings and microaggressions are constructs utilized to suppress free speech and prevent meaningful discussion. However, such absurd creations are simply tangible representations of the aggressively pervasive aura of political correctness in America. Political correctness is not just a problem facing college campuses, but
Neil Joseph | Monday, March 21, 2016
The campaign for the 2016 presidential election has been defined by candidates on both sides criticizing facets of American society that we see today. The disintegration of family values, the social liberalism (or conservatism) of many Americans, the inability to have civilized dialogue, the list goes on and on. One of the biggest problems that
Charlie Ducey | Monday, November 9, 2015
Comedy Central’s “South Park,” now in its 19th season, has made a name for itself largely through lowbrow vulgarity and gratuitous violence that constantly pushes the envelope of acceptability. One need look no further than the preponderance of animated feces, vomit and entrails in “South Park” to cast doubt on the cultural value of such a
Miko Malabute | Thursday, September 17, 2015
How does a show, extending into its 19th season, manage to stay so successful and popular? Well, it continually tackles the latest, most controversial topics talked about across America and doesn’t apologize for its social commentary. It’s no secret that, while we as a society have grown more culturally sensitive and politically correct for the better,