Political Correctness and multiculturalism are volatile and controversial issues in the United State. In this lecture, Ehrenreich uncovers the lies and half-truths to expose the racism, sexism, and homophobia that inform and underlie much of the usage. Widespread use of the terms political correctness and politically correct began when it was adopted as a pejorative term by the political right in the late 1980s. They were invoked to discredit gains made by women and minorities.

Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich is a media critic, activist, lecturer and writer. Her articles and essays appear in The Nation and Z. She is the author of several books, including The Worst Years of Our Lives, Fear of Falling, Irreverent Notes from a Decade of Greed, Blood Rites and Nickel & Dimed.