Friday, July 29, 2022

Social Networks and Political Correctness

"I'll be subtle. I'm good at subtle."
--John Spartan (Demolition Man)

Political correctness can be defined as behavior intended not to upset a particular group in order to advance an agenda. It often manifests in manipulating language. Political correctness is pretense; it is not genuine.

Political correctness is a product of social learning. Observing others. Watching what gets sanctioned. Fitting in.

As such, it should be no surprise that political correctness has increased alongside capacity for social networking.

Imagine a research experiment studying two groups of people. One group is highly plugged into their phones, tablets, and other social networking devices. 

The other group is rarely, if ever, online. 

Which group is likely to exhibit more politically correct behavior?

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