One of the most recent uses of the term "politically correct" dates back to the early 90's in which it was introduced as an insult to the leftists' means of equality. However, it's first use originated around the mid 20th century when advocates of the Marxist-Leninist school of thought adopted the term to indicate the proper line of people to carry out certain duties or classify people based on their ethnic backgrounds.
To be clear to the readers of this article, this is not an argument against imposing fair and equal treatment of all citizens. Rather, it is a thought piece intended for open-minded intellectuals to contemplate that neither political correctness nor reprehensible classification is adequate in defining individuals. The modern definition of political correctness is defined as "the avoidance of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against." If one were to read carefully enough, they might realize the mistaken notion in the definition itself. To insinuate that a specific demographic is "socially disadvantaged" is presumptuous and misleading. There is no argument to be made against the fact that many still face discrimination despite the ever-progression of today's society. And yet, to state that someone is socially disadvantaged because of their race is preposterous. Calling someone black/African American or white/Caucasian does not aid their pursuit for fair and equal treatment in any way. Caucasians tend to be white and African Americans black. It is as simple as that and believing this does not make one a 'supremacist'—yet another frequently misconceived term. While there are certain exceptions to those who are born of mixed parentage, they may absolutely identify with whichever ethnic background they prefer. However, to become irate over another's simple mistake in assuming their race, is irrational.
Political correctness has disrupted civil society as we once knew it. Long before labels became as popularized as they are today, a man was simply a man and a woman simply a woman. In other words, people were color blind. Skin tone had very little meaning until societies decided to encourage propriety and began distinguishing individuals based on careers, bloodlines, and attempting to out-shine the neighbors. For instance, a sheriff was viewed as more prestigious than a farmer. Although, few gave credit to the fact that without the farmer, there would be no food supply and without the sheriff, criminals would be running rampant. Either way, equal havoc would reach the community sooner or later. This example remains relevant today. It does not matter who chooses to serve as the sheriff or farmer nor does it matter whether we place a certain level of importance on the role of one individual over another. Equality is imminent, we just fail to identify it. Every individual, living and deceased, has served or is in the process of fulfilling an evenly significant purpose in the world and what will soon be our children's history.
