The most recent programs for the Political Correctness Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1156 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 08:59:52 GMT Professor John L. Jackson, Jr. talked about his book, [Racial Paranoia: The Unintended Consequences of Political Correctness]. Among the issues he addressed were the quality, scope, and intensity of the dialog on racial issues and racism in America. This interview, part of Book TV's College Series, was recorded at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309805-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309805-7 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gutmann talked about her book [The Kinder, Gentler Military: Can America's Gender-Neutral Fighting Force Still Win Wars?], published by Scribner. The book examines the 'new military,' arguing that the reforms of the 1990s emphasized political correctness over combat readiness and that complete integration of women into the military is physically and sociologically impossible. In preparing for the book, Stephanie Gutmann interviewed male and female members of the armed forces and concluded that pursuit of this unrealistic ideal has had a demoralizing effect on soldiers of both sexes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156477-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT During an English class on composition and literature, Naugatuck Valley Community College professor William Foster taught about the relationship between literature and society. He lectured on the history of the use of racial terms in American literature and culture, with a focus on the use of the word "nigger" in [Uncle Tom's Cabin] by Harriet Beecher Stowe and [Adventures of Huckleberry Finn] by Mark Twain. Topics of discussion included the use of substitutions and the term "N-word," other types of offensive words, censorship, stereotypes, and the historical background. Some may find language in this program offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302493-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Yunte Huang talked about the life and times of Hawaii detective Chang Apana (1871-1933) and cultural impact that the fictional character based on him produced. He spoke at D.G. Wills Books in La Jolla, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295806-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Gibson talked about his book [The War on Christmas: How the Liberal Plot to Ban the Sacred Christian Holiday Is Worse Than You Thought], published by Sentinel. In his book, the author wrote about the secularization of Christmas and the push towards making the holidays politically correct. The author argues that Christmas has become a divisive issue in American politics as groups like the ACLU have campaigned to remove Santa Claus from public displays, ban Christmas trees from some public offices, and remove the holiday presence in public school calendars. Following his remarks, Mr. Gibson responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187046-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tammy Bruce delivered her speech, "Contrary to Public Belief: How Conservative Ideas Empower Women, Gays and Other Minorities," in the State Ballroom of the Oglesby Union at FSU. She believes conservative ideas are better suited to empowering women and minorities, and uses that framework to discuss the results of the 2004 election. She focused on the dangers of "group think" and of labels. Ms. Bruce talked about the motives and cultural structure of the leadership of the political left, speaking from her personal experiences which included being the president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women. After her presentation she responded to questions from students in the audience. Ms. Bruce was the first gay woman in the United States to host a mainstream talk-radio show and is an author and contributing editor at Frontpagemag.com. Ms. Bruce is the author of [The New Thought Police: Inside the Left's Assault on Free Speech and Free Minds], and [The Death of Right and Wrong: Exposing the Left's Assault on Our Culture and Values], both published by Prima Lifestyles and in paperback from Three Rivers Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184396-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smerconish talked about his book [Flying Blind: How Political Correctness Continues to Compromise Airline Safety Post 9/11], published by Running Press. It addressed the policies of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Transportation Safety Administration with regard to airline security screening procedures. Mr. Smerconish said that current policies were influenced by political correctness, which limited the authority of the screeners. He also criticized racial profiling by screening agents. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184421-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT British Conservative Party Leader Michael Howard spoke about political correctness. Mr. Howard noted that many examples of political correctness are innocuous and even humorous, but described others as a "wholesale assault on common sense." He supported his contention with extreme anecdotal examples. He criticized the current Labour government for excessive regulation and bureaucracy. He argued that the problems with civil service in Britain are related to political correctness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183275-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bowden talked about his book, [The Enemies of Christopher Columbus], published by Paper Tiger. In the book, the author addresses the objections to the celebration of Columbus Day, attempting to help people celebrate the holiday as a remembrance of the core values of Western civilization without condoning less civilized behavior by Columbus in the past. Mr. Bowden included examples of how Columbus Day was observed in the past, including the first commemorative stamps and coins issued at the Columbian Exposition, in contrast with the protests of the present. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178639-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Elder talked about his book [The Ten Things You Can't Say In America] discussing the political correctness, racial issues, and racism within the U.S. government. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159199-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159199-3 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sobran talked about efforts to promote tolerance and multiculturalism. He said that those supporting this agenda often employed double standards in order to suppress ideas with which they did not agree. Among the topics he addressed were race relations, homosexuality, and traditional interpretations of history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157744-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed issues relevant to current debate on the "political correctness" of American college campuses, including censorship, anti-harassment codes, and curriculum reformation. They argued that college campuses are "chilling" conservative discourse and harming competition by offering opportunities to privileged students and faculty along lines of gender and race. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17412-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT