Has Political Correctness Gone Mad?

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Woke social justice warriors are portrayed as threats to free speech, while accusations from FemiNazi's target societal foundations. Often criticized by right-wing figures, 'political correctness' is depicted as left-wing authoritarianism. In this incisive account, Tony McKenna argues that this notion is one of the great conspiracy theories of our era. He explores the fear surrounding 'cancel culture' and the vilification of grassroots movements, revealing how exclusionary agendas in media and politics masquerade as campaigns for freedom and common sense. McKenna scrutinizes the language and ideology that dehumanize refugees, label social justice as 'wokery,' and vilify marginalized groups, including dark-skinned men and trans women. He provides a thorough analysis of significant social liberation movements like BLM and #MeToo, placing them within their historical and cultural contexts. As stigmatization politics evolve, McKenna explains how dominant culture uses narratives to portray its oppressive tactics as a defense against a so-called 'global liberal elite,' shedding light on one of society's most pervasive and insidious narratives.