The same people complaining about PC-culture and SJWs are the same people who are outraged about Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem.
I think this was Hillary's single biggest mistake. It was exactly what they were waiting for -- the "Washington Elite" telling them they were less than. It gave the outsiders a rallying call.
That sounds like you think getting caught saying something like that was the issue, not the comment itself.
It's not the first time she's used language like that to refer to Trump's supporters. She was saying things like that repeatedly, in smaller audiences, throughout the campaign. I'm convinced she said it because deep down she's an elitist who really doesn't give a damn about anything besides money and power.
8-years!
(I voted for Hillary, mind.)
1) you'll accuse me of name calling, even though I just gave an accurate description of your political platform
2) you'll accuse me of trying to curtail your free speech, even though I was just exercising mine
3) you'll try to invalidate what I'm saying by invoking the "you may not campaign for the rights of others" rule you cited
All of which just serves you avoiding actually addressing my words, which are clear and direct: you are a white supremacist.
If I'm lucky you'll try to defend yourself by rattling through the list of your racist beliefs and then we can have a real discussion.
But most anti-SJW types are so triggered by words like "racism" and "xenophobia" that we never get that far.
PC, SJW, etc... had no presence in the mainstream election, and it was the rural mainstream that won Trump the election. Not pepe & dank memes.
SJW means social justice warrior. It carries a negative connotation, being defined[1] as "[carrying] implications of pursuing personal validation rather than any deep-seated conviction, and being engaged in disingenuous social justice arguments or activism to raise personal reputation."
A safe space is somewhere "individuals who feel marginalized [can] come together to communicate regarding their experiences with their perceived marginalization."[2] This originated so that members of the lgbt+ community could talk freely and not feel like they would be persecuted for doing so. People today sometimes use the term to refer to places where they cannot be openly hateful, citing a violation of free speech.
A trigger is something that can cause someone to recall a previous trauma that they have experienced. Examples could be descriptions or portrayals of rape, graphic violence, suicide, or blood. Not all triggers are this directly connected to what people have experienced, but these are what people usually use in trigger warnings. Trigger warnings are little things saying "hey, there's some material following that may potentially trigger memories of trauma."
Microaggressions refer to actions that are not directly aggressive to a member of a marginalized group, but are still hurtful. They can be defined[3] as "rooted in racism, sexism, or discrimination based on nationality or sexual orientation. [They] can be delivered casually or even unconsciously." Examples could be sexist jokes, purposeful discrimination based on race, or misgendering trans people.
Some people use these terms to say that people today are so sensitive, it's just words, etc. Most of those people are not members of any marginalized groups.
[0]:https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Political_correctness [1]:https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Social_justice_warrior [2]:https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Safe-space [3]:http://qz.com/787504/what-exactly-is-a-microaggression-let-t...
Can you give some examples ? Are white "priviledged" marginalized ? Are the people that voted for Trump, deplorables, marginalized ?
sjw=social justice warrior
trigger-warning=just google it. there are people that go in panic when they hear certain stuff (kinda insane really)
safe space= a place that protects you from words that trigger you
micro aggresion= normal aggresion is hitting someone example, micro aggresion is looking wrong, or saying something ~"bad"~
a good example: watch the "hugh mungus" fenomen (original video and many reactions like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aVna3HohXI )
There are people who experience panic disorder/ptsd. Being "triggered" into a panic attack can literally require hospitalization. Just because you are fortunate enough to not experience this doesn't mean that all people are.
Some examples:
"Have a nice day ma'am"
"Did you just assume my gender?!?"
(paraphrased from Tropic Thunder)
"What is it with you people?"
"What do you mean 'YOU people'?"
http://i.imgur.com/l2tY2wf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4Kw9O5g.png
http://i.imgur.com/199QTf6.jpgBut if that girl from "hugh mungus" video goes, the doctor will slap her sense into her.
That and all societies have these things. In Saudi Arabia it is illegal to insult the prophet and they have declared what amounts to a "safe space" for Islam. That's one extreme and clear example but every society has taboos and ways of enforcing those taboos.
Many people don't like their co-worker's or neighbor's personal beliefs or behaviors. I can't see that letting people be persecuted openly will end well or fruitfully for anyone.
Addendum:
It's interesting that my other comments are getting downvoted or even detached. Wasn't part of this big 'movement' to get rid of political correctness? I guess I don't understand. But, I'll be done. Sorry.
Live and let live.
(Which is exactly what "safe spaces" and "check your privilege" and the political correctness under threat of ostracism _isn't_.)
You couldn't fit more reactionary buzzwords in there if you tried. Jesus... PC culture is not being able to call out Trump supporters for being bigots or else their feelings will get hurt.