Hello Everyone!
So I know that the past several blogs have been well...alright I wimped out. So right now I'm going to make it up to with a nice, heavy, load topic that I will probably regret later tonight.
Social Correctness. Also known as political correctness or racial sensitivity. Yes, I know this topic has been on the metaphorical hot plate more times than we can count. But, how many people have actually experienced it? How many of you can honestly say that they have never used a racial slur?
Not many most likely. Maybe it's the area that we live in or a joke passed between friends but we do not realize the impact it may have on the people who may over hear us.
So, social correctness. A term coined by my very good friend (he's basically the older brother I never had). Basically, it means that people need to watch what they say. Common sense right? Apparently it isn't because some people today think it is OK to use a slur in passing because "that type of person isn't in the room right now."
Coming from a mixed background, it's hard to understand why people think it's alright. And when trying to have a calm adult conversation ends up becoming something completely different because the other party feels "offended that someone wants to talk to them about it." I don't understand.
So, social correctness. It doesn't matter what you think, as long as it isn't said. Even if it's just for those around you.
Maybe I'm naive in thinking like this but as a country, haven't we progressed to the point where we shouldn't feel the need to say these things?
Just a thought
Peace
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