Political Correctness: Examining its Impact on Freedom of Expression

This essay examines whether political correctness has gone too far, particularly in relation to freedom of speech. It argues that while the intention of political correctness is to avoid offensive language and protect minorities, it can lead to censorship and hinder open communication. The essay references the importance of free speech zones and the need for individuals to express their views without feeling restricted. It also acknowledges the issues arising on social media concerning language and sensitivity towards gender and religion, suggesting a balance between maintaining freedom of speech and ensuring public decency. Ultimately, the essay concludes that political correctness has indeed gone too far, impacting the fundamental right to freedom of expression and emphasizing the need for individuals to have equal rights to share their opinions while considering ethical standards.

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Has political correctness gone too far?
Yes, political correctness has gone too far. In context to free speech zones it has been examined
that people should be free to speak and share their views. If the people are not free to speak then
they can feel neglected.
The politically conditions aim is to bring change in the overall policies. It has been seen that
offensive and demoralizing efforts are not correct but the censorship and the words which are
delegated are considering the political correctness too far. Political correctness have made the
social decline that is enhancing with every generation particularly in context to the area of
education, language and also right to freedom of speech (Habermas, 2018).
It has been seen that there are many groups who claimed that political correctness in the society
is justified in the efforts to sanitize the overall material which can be made through oppressing
the minorities. This is also considered as the best idea that can help to remove the words which
are offensive and can give positive impact on society.
According to people it has been seen that there are many racists and also the democrats who are
insane. The society should consider the actual facts so that it can be easy for the people to
convey their information or opinions with each other. It is important that every individual should
have freedom of speech so that they can communicate with each other but by having political
correctness can affect the freedom of speech. It can be resolve if focus is given on giving chance
to the individuals so that they can share their views and opinions with each other. It is necessary
for the people to share their ideas so that the decisions can be taken by considering the ideas and
opinions of the individuals (Goncalo, Chatman, Duguid & Kennedy, 2015).
But it has been seen that on the social media sites there are various issues which are taking place
in context to the language or the words used for the gender or for religion. So, it is important to
reduce so that freedom of speech can be maintained. It is necessary for the people to take their
own stand and speak what is ethical right but they should have equal right to share their views
and opinions as it can help them to feel free and good (Marsh, 2015).
So, it has been seen that yes political correctness’ has gone too far as it has affected the freedom
of speech of the individuals. It is important to maintain freedom of speech so that the people can

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free to share their views and opinions. But it is important to consider the public decency on the
basis of the common law methodology and by the overall interest of the liberality give to the
people.

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