This position holds that political correctness is detrimental to society. It argues that, at mild levels, PC culture stifles debate and erodes free speech and creates a culture of avoidance — and that, at its extreme, it empowers bigots and can even legitimise violence.
Supporting arguments · 5
- PC culture empowers bigotsPolitical correctness enables bigotry by trivializing offensive ideas.
- PC culture erodes free speechThose that defy PC culture face social intimidation and ostracism. This goes against our right to free speech.
- A population of snowflakesPolitical correctness has made our young people incapable of dealing with controversial or offensive ideas.
- Political correctness creates a culture of avoidancePC culture stifles debate and makes it impossible to have meaningful discussions on difficult issues.
- Political correctness legitimises violenceIn deeming certain ideas intolerable and unacceptable, political correctness legitimises violence against those that hold them.