Political Correctness Debate
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Political correctness has been denounced as an attack on free speech in the USA.

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The idea behind 'P.C.' is to avoid using words that offend people.

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Opponents of P.C. claim that it defies the First Amendment to the American Constitution.

True

A California newspaper was rebuked for restricting free speech by circulating a list of 'unacceptable' vocabulary to journalists.

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The name 'Blackdykes Brass Band' was asked to be changed due to potentially offending American slang.

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Political Correctness and Free Speech in the USA

  • Political correctness has been criticized as an infringement on free speech in the United States.
  • The primary intention of political correctness is to refrain from using language that may offend or upset others.
  • Opponents of political correctness argue that it contradicts the First Amendment of the American Constitution, which protects freedom of speech.
  • A newspaper in California was rebuked for restricting free speech when it circulated a list of "unacceptable" vocabulary to its journalists, sparking controversy.
  • The name "Blackdykes Brass Band" was requested to be changed, as the term "dykes" is considered offensive slang in American English.

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Test your knowledge about the ongoing debate surrounding political correctness and its impact on free speech. Explore the origins, principles, and controversies related to the concept of political correctness.

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