From e73027234b4926dc061b867ffcd4305add7aed54 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij <75810274+zleyyij@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:51:30 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2024-11-14 07:51:30 --- education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md b/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md index b10dde7..0d06e44 100644 --- a/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md +++ b/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md @@ -86,4 +86,7 @@ - Given the idea that political correctness is a societal movement, it culminates in a form of self censorship where there are consequences for those who violate communal norms - One practical example of this is when German politician Phillipp Jenninger fell into disgrace after a speech that engaged rhetorically with the perspective of Nazi Germany, even though the speech was devoid of Nazi sympathy or anti-semitism. The same speech was given in a jewish synagogue by a jewish leader, and it received no negative response, demonstrating that the worry was the *signal* sent by the speech being given by a german politican - Another practical example is when the mayor of Washington DC was forced to resign after making use of the word "niggardly" - - The N word is derived from latin roots (*niger* - dark) and developed from french and spanish roots in the mid 18th century, whereas niggardly is derived from the old english word *nigon*, meaning stingy. The \ No newline at end of file + - The N word is derived from latin roots (*niger* - dark) and developed from french and spanish roots in the mid 18th century, whereas niggardly is derived from the old english word *nigon*, meaning stingy. The modern etymological root is niggle, meaning giving excessive attention to minor details +- Self censorship is an ultimate victory for those seeking to eliminate a form of censorship +- Political correctness stems from concern for the victimized groups, and is typically seen on the left end of the political co +- Political corre \ No newline at end of file