On political correctness Articles uri icon

publication date

  • October 2019

start page

  • 1

end page

  • 10

issue

  • 10, 277

volume

  • 8

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 2076-0760

abstract

  • This paper aims to analyse the arguments in favour and against applying Political Correctness policies on campus, especially on the curricula. The arguments in favour that will be studied are the criticism of the canon and the fair representation of minorities. The arguments against are that Political Correctness is a threat to freedom of expression, academic freedom and its methodology is problematic.

subjects

  • Law
  • Philosophy

keywords

  • political correctness; university; canon; classics; sexism; racism; homophobia; freedom; equality; diversity