Essays Tagged: "politically correct"

A brief two and a half page essay over Church vs. State (most specifically talking about Madalyn O'Hair)

of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." In a society, which has become so cravenly politically correct, the idea of a separation between church and state has been transformed into a b ...

(3 pages) 93 1 3.7 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Political Correctness In The Classroom

itical correctness.There is much controversy about violent toys which are far from being considered politically correct. The toys that enter many grade school classrooms throughout the country may als ... y grade school classrooms throughout the country may also seem offensive to people who try to be as politically correct as possible. I can remember an incident involving myself, a water gun and a teac ...

(2 pages) 77 0 4.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Lessons Learned: Vietnam and the Gulf War

promised, the entire conflict was managed in order to meet personal political agendas and to remain politically correct in the world's eyes rather than to bring a quick and decisive end to the conflic ... flict. This can be seen in the selective bombing of Hanoi throughout the course of the Vietnam War. Politically this strategy looked very good. However, militarily it was ludicrous. War is the one are ...

(6 pages) 158 0 3.5 Jul/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Murder

was an eyefor an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Or a life for a life. But in these fast paced and politically correct times, is there justifiable murder?Webster's Dictionary says that murder ...

(7 pages) 123 0 5.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays

This is an essay about the issues surrounding Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "Herland", such as Male and Female Gender Role Identity.

s Sex and Gender. Some would argue that the two words are synonyms, that one is just a more or less politically correct configuration of the other. Others would argue that they describe different aspe ...

(4 pages) 123 0 3.5 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Is There too Much or Not Enough Emphasis on Being Politically Correct (PC)? This question is answered, for the following groups, women,minorities, and the elderly.

Is There too Much or Not Enough Emphasis on Being PoliticallyCorrect (PC)?In today's society, I believe that the issue of being politically correct (P ...

(2 pages) 59 0 3.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Chivalry, Politically Incorrect? Who would have thought that chivalry, a sense of justice, and honor above all else would be accosted by a modern society and the legal system?

Chivalry, Politically Incorrect?Who would have thought that chivalry, the idealization of virtue, military cou ... out for number one, and living in society with no regard for fairness. Chivalry is considered to be politically incorrect. I don't believe the founding fathers of this country ever intended this to be ... this country ever intended this to be the interpretation of equality. I believe the use of the term politically correct (PC)to have overstepped the spirit of law and abandoned common sense.The equal r ...

(3 pages) 45 0 3.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Kakutani's "Word Police".

falls short of persuading her unbiased audience because of repetitive and tedious criticisms of the politically correct movements. Her argument lacks absolution in her failure to provide her audience ... audience in her direction while consolidating her claim. She also makes us aware of her aversion to politically correct movements with the use of her sarcasm in renovating the words "Miss" and "Superm ...

(5 pages) 53 0 5.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Why the Government and the public should NOT focus more energy and funds into bush/country areas- relating specefically to Australia.

The core idea is simple; all it requires is an open mind and some sense of moral conscience. In the politically correct society within which we live today discrimination of any kind is prohibited. Ill ...

(2 pages) 17 0 5.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Gun exchange programs.

DO GUN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS?Politically correct hot topics. Enter any politician's reelection or fledgling campaign headquarters ... causes of violence.To combat this violent menace one of the more timely programs riding aboard the politically correct bandwagon is gun exchanges. Heralded as the answer to America's gun "problem" an ...

(6 pages) 44 1 4.7 Sep/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Essay on Marital Rape, as well as a historical background on the sexual manipulation and control of women. This was written for a senior level Behavioral Science course.

t, the archaic times. While behaviors such as torture and rape are no longer socially acceptable or politically correct, they are still condoned and practiced in all modern societies, as well as endor ...

(17 pages) 186 1 4.6 Oct/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

To be a Laker. Covers Kobe Bryant case and athletes unfair treatment. 2 full pages with a bibliography page.

he league, has added tattoos and the tag of rapist to his once vacuous frame, alleged rapist, to be politically correct. Unfortunately, this type of charge, or any felony charge, is more common than n ...

(3 pages) 46 0 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Ignoble Savages

bels have been applied to, Africa and the Americas, it is a relatively outdated concept. In today's politically correct world nobody would dare to look upon a fellow human and declare them mindless be ...

(10 pages) 35 0 4.5 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

Abortion- Right or Wrong?

lves 'Pro- lifers' harass clinics and hospitals. As Canada prides itself on becomming more and more politically correct there is a very real possibility that abortions could become illegal again. But ...

(4 pages) 44 0 3.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

Analyse the representation of masculinity and femininity in one genre or body of work and discuss the portrial of black actros in Hollywood

the first slave was dragged from African soil and put to work on an American plantation. In these "politically correct" times the system is not an overt racist activity. Rather, it is more of a hidde ...

(8 pages) 106 0 4.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film History

Frienship and Heterosexual Love in Cooper's The Deerslayer

c and adheres to fairness and follows his belief in moral behavior despite what is considered to be politically correct of that time. Deerslayer is a man who is surronded by love, war and friendship. ...

(7 pages) 45 0 4.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

(DBQ)How did the Cold War begin and what "weapons" were used to fight this war?

US was a democratic state where many parties could stand and elections were held. It was a fair and politically correct policy for everyone. "I believe it must be the policy of the United States to su ...

(2 pages) 151 2 3.2 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > The Cold War

Gilead's Language System in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale"

ects by banning all types of reading and writing, and reducing the daily vocabulary to a number of "politically-correct" assertions. It is of paramount importance, therefore, to first peruse the state ...

(4 pages) 28 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Shrek - movie review - for the healthy growing of a young mind.

ually a parody of traditional tales. Strong fairytale themes are present but are conveyed in a more politically correct manner. The realism in the ideas and characters is excellent for creating humour ... rytales by copying ideas and central themes then exaggerating, or subverting them so the characters politically correct. This form of imitation makes a statement to society, but is also a useful tool ...

(3 pages) 93 2 5.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Value of a College Education

choice and because they think that job will make them more money. While this may not seem like the politically correct reason to obtain a college degree, I think it is today's reality. More jobs toda ...

(8 pages) 522 1 5.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays