The New Political Correctness: Why Some Fear It’s Ruining American Education (Diane Rehm Show)

The authors of a new article in The Atlantic say political correctness on college campuses has gone into over-drive. Students are demanding it. There’s a growing movement to eliminate “microagressions,” subtle actions or statements that reinforce cultural or racial stereotypes. And administrators are giving in by creating rules for faculty that include trigger warnings for books that might elicit strong emotions. The end result, the authors argue, is a generation of coddled young adults who are unprepared for the real world. They join us to talk about why they think this trend is harming higher education and the emotional health of students.
Interview:
https://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-08-25/the-new-political-correctness-and-why-some-fear-its-ruining-american-education