Political Correctness In America

As a society we have all heard the term “Political Correctness” but, do we all know what it really means? Political correctness is used now more than ever because society is so fearful that someone may be offered by what they say. In reality you can never please everyone there will always be someone who disagrees with what you say. Political correctness is just another way to help society communicate to each other throughout our many differences, while also trying being respectful of everyone. Political correctness has two basic structures one of which aims to change our language for describing differences in others, so that it doesn't degrade others (An). This is a way to help society communicate across our differences. For example if you were to call a grown woman a girl your are implying or questioning their membership in the adult community. One other structure of political correctness “inhibits that dialogue by imposing liberal political orthodoxies (An).” This type of political correctness is about using the right words so that nobody is offended, disrespected, or

Does it still exist in America? Many people in America would just like to move on and ignore this question, but there is still racial tension in the states. “We have all witnessed or experienced situations where someone has “played the race card” in inappropriate or unfair ways. And racism is not the cause or explanation of every social problem. Nor are legitimately different points of view obvious signs of racism (Wallis).” This is an excellent example of political correctness for the simple fact that society now seems to tip-toe around the subject of race because they are so fearful of being called out by a group and being deemed a racist because of their simple words. When in reality nothing was meant by it. For example people sometimes use the “race card” when a situation does not work out to their favor or something do not like