The social and cultural phenomenon known as political correctness emerged on American college campuses during the 1980s and became a part of the larger cultural scene in the 1990s. Political correctness was neither a social movement nor a coherent...

While the term political correctness (hereafter, PC) entered common parlance only in the mid-1990s and may soon lose its popularity, the phenomenon to which it refers, namely ideological conformity with the views of those in power or in fashion, is...

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Editor, New Era: Merry Christmas vs.. Happy Holidays OK, that's it! I have had it! I can no longer sit by and be part of the silent majority concerning this debate. We are so concerned with being politically correct and not wanting to offend...

Election 2000 Politically correct Youth group stresses voter awareness By JACQUELINE SEIBEL of the Journal Sentinel staff Monday, March 20, 2000 Students will be helping students when a youth-run organization leads a forum for Oconomowoc area school board...

I'm starting to feel squeezed by all the political correctness being imposed on us by both the Left and the Right. Both sides are constantly trying to infringe on our freedoms by telling us what we can and cannot say or do. I'm getting sick...

Thirty years ago, Oklahoma Medical Examiner Dr. A. Jay Chapman marched into the Oklahoma Legislature and dictated the formula for a cocktail of three drugs to a lawmaker looking for a more humane way to execute the condemned.As Chapman spoke, Rep. Bill Wiseman scribbled on...

Political correctness, when used correctly, enables us to bridge any boundaries between cultures, faiths, and societal differences. However, political correctness as we know it today is overly used and out of control, as anything considered the slightest bit offensive is seen as politically incorrect. Such political correctness needs to be toned down so that it does not violate our freedom of speech.

Discusses the use of politically correct terms. Examines the likelihood of language redressing past discrimination.

Discusses the issue of political correctness. Analyzes if the practice encourages tolerance. Considers if directness is a better approach.