Political correctness

Book 2018

Political correctness, better known as PC, flourished in institutions of higher learning in the 1990s. With the rise of social media, a second wave of PC culture has emerged that is more aggressive than the first. It seems to many that nearly everyone is a target, at risk of being labeled a racist or misogynist based on one short tweet. The movement, though intended to be inclusive and pluralistic, has its detractors. Is political correctness pro...

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ISBN:

9781534500990
9781534500976
1534500995

Edition:

First edition

Description:

156 pages : illustraitons ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Are we too easily offended by language? Overview: Perceptions of the meaning of "politically correct" have evolved over several decades / Jesse Walker ; Political correctness impedes the rights of the press / Shaheen Pasha ; Political correctness is encouraging a "thought police" / Asa J. ; Thoughtful language is essential for a culture of inclusiveness / Kevin Carson ; Language regarding subjugated people has important implications / Peter Kilroy
Are college campuses too politically correct? Overview: The campus setting offers both reasons and ramifications for political correctness / David A. Tomar ; Administrators and students are too concerned with political correctness / Daniel J. Mitchell ; On-campus free speech continues to diminish as a result of political correctness / Greg Lukianoff ; "Safe space" is a valuable element of the campus setting / Jennifer Wallin-Ruschman and Mazna Patka ; Trigger warnings create a comfortable working environment for students / Tony Pollard
Should political correctness be applied to social media and the news? Overview: Sensitive topics are handled differently over social media / Keith Hampton, Lee Rainie, Weixu Lu, Maria Dwyer, Inyoung Shin, and Kristen Purcell ; Anti-PC sentiment is a detriment to our culture / Lance Selfa ; A PC environment contributes to creativity and openness / Gene Demby ; Political correctness is unnecessary and manipulative / Luis R. Miranda ; Publishers and news media pander to bias and ignorance / Walter Brasch
Has PC culture gone too far? Overview: The debate over political correctness continues / Chris Green ; PC culture has too great an impact on language / Jeremy Styron ; Political correctness has made us lose perspective / Daphne Patai ; Political correctness has crossed the line / Abri Brancken ; There is a connection between views on political correctness and personal experience / Natalia Khosla and Sean McElwee ; Political correctness protects more than it harms / Aoife Kelly
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LCCN:

2017014020

Control Number:

2473928

Other Authors:

Bozek, Rachel, editor

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