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it's amazing that in such a short time the origins of this notion of being 'politically correct' has been mangled beyond all recognition and hidden.
so
* the history of political correctness lies in the 80's and harkens back to the notion of removing language and symbolism that coule be interpreted as exclusionary in some way, from the legal and governmental framework of many western nations, one of then Australia.
seems pretty simple enough and honourbale in a developed society that prides itself on ideals of legal justice, a 'fair go' for all, and social equality.
that is the complete exent of it, nothing more.
however-- FFWD 20 years and what we have is essentailly:
* a highjacking of the meaning of political correctness so that the notion of PC in 2009 is essentially [I to avoid language or meaning[/I] where individuals may take offense. that is to reduce the usage of terms like,for example "fat" "lazy" "incompetent" "bludging" "stupid" "drain on society".
* The second notion, closely linked in with the first assertation of avoiding conflict (that is avoiding "plain speaking") is that political correctness is no longer judged from a legal perspective but is, rather open to judgement by the loudest members of the ever present, (if i was to use plain language i could say "self righteous" "protest culture orientated" "maggots at the carcass of somone elses kill" ) mob. this basically means PC is at the whim of whoever is essentially feeling the most rightous at any given time and the interpretation of PC is whimsical. ( in plain speak: everyone laughs at the "fat guy" joke until someone takes offence and utters the "thats not PC" phrase. then everyone stands around pointing at each other and passing the blame)
* An advanced society is not only a society where peopleare not persecuted by official and legal language but is also a society where people have the freedom to express criticism of aspects of the society they may not agree with. eg. "I hate red heads" is not contrary to PCness. it is simply as statement of an individuals personal philosophy. the distinction is CLEAR ( sorry for yelling but i was directing that coment to the guy at the back who is using the sour milk face at me)
* similarly attacking a religious ideal is not counter to PC. it is simply expressing an opinion. However discrimination or personal vilification on the grounds of religious persuasion is not only anti PC it is (now) illegal.
so now, people who retain traditional beliefs are all labelled Politically incorrect at the whim of the afore mentioned mob and the finger-pointing-vein-in-the-forehead-bulging-sermonising-closes-the-eyes-whilst-pontificating zealot is hailed as educated, fair and a paragon of social virtue to be admired.
And as an interesting socal phenomenon, the rise of PC has brought with it a whole host of new afflictions and diseases that were unhitherto 'not invented'.
I guessif you could get medicare assistance for your chronic "weight control disorder" or your "overly active underangaged child" then why would you not?
glad i could clear that up. you can all go back to making money on the stock market now.
so
* the history of political correctness lies in the 80's and harkens back to the notion of removing language and symbolism that coule be interpreted as exclusionary in some way, from the legal and governmental framework of many western nations, one of then Australia.
seems pretty simple enough and honourbale in a developed society that prides itself on ideals of legal justice, a 'fair go' for all, and social equality.
that is the complete exent of it, nothing more.
however-- FFWD 20 years and what we have is essentailly:
* a highjacking of the meaning of political correctness so that the notion of PC in 2009 is essentially [I to avoid language or meaning[/I] where individuals may take offense. that is to reduce the usage of terms like,for example "fat" "lazy" "incompetent" "bludging" "stupid" "drain on society".
* The second notion, closely linked in with the first assertation of avoiding conflict (that is avoiding "plain speaking") is that political correctness is no longer judged from a legal perspective but is, rather open to judgement by the loudest members of the ever present, (if i was to use plain language i could say "self righteous" "protest culture orientated" "maggots at the carcass of somone elses kill" ) mob. this basically means PC is at the whim of whoever is essentially feeling the most rightous at any given time and the interpretation of PC is whimsical. ( in plain speak: everyone laughs at the "fat guy" joke until someone takes offence and utters the "thats not PC" phrase. then everyone stands around pointing at each other and passing the blame)
* An advanced society is not only a society where peopleare not persecuted by official and legal language but is also a society where people have the freedom to express criticism of aspects of the society they may not agree with. eg. "I hate red heads" is not contrary to PCness. it is simply as statement of an individuals personal philosophy. the distinction is CLEAR ( sorry for yelling but i was directing that coment to the guy at the back who is using the sour milk face at me)
* similarly attacking a religious ideal is not counter to PC. it is simply expressing an opinion. However discrimination or personal vilification on the grounds of religious persuasion is not only anti PC it is (now) illegal.
so now, people who retain traditional beliefs are all labelled Politically incorrect at the whim of the afore mentioned mob and the finger-pointing-vein-in-the-forehead-bulging-sermonising-closes-the-eyes-whilst-pontificating zealot is hailed as educated, fair and a paragon of social virtue to be admired.
And as an interesting socal phenomenon, the rise of PC has brought with it a whole host of new afflictions and diseases that were unhitherto 'not invented'.
I guessif you could get medicare assistance for your chronic "weight control disorder" or your "overly active underangaged child" then why would you not?
glad i could clear that up. you can all go back to making money on the stock market now.