That is quite true, X. When we know groups well, as with extended family, work colleagues, classmates, and the like, we come to know their positions on a wide range of matters. Often we do decide to go with the flow, as it were, knowing that if we do not it will only arouse contentiousness. I don't think that is really being untrue to one's self, but rather being tactful and perhaps noncommittal. Also, we seek out groups where we know we have common views, and where we can let our hair down and be brutally honest. Socialization in general does require a certain willingness to be adaptable, unless you really like to argue and don't mind hurting feelings in the process.
PC becomes more of a problem if it becomes institutionalized in an important setting. I feel that takes place in academia, where a liberal viewpoint is commonly entrenched. It may be true in the media as well. In those cases, what is perceived as the prevailing version of PC can affect decisions such as promotion or tenure.
IMO, of course. |
