Quote by Diane Wakoski

PC stuff just lowers the general acceptance of good work and replaces it with bogus poetry that celebrates values that in themselves are probably quite worthy.

PC stuff just lowers the general acceptance of good work and

Summary

This quote suggests that focusing on political correctness in creative works diminishes the appreciation for genuine quality. It argues that instead of recognizing and celebrating objectively good work, societal pressure to conform to certain values leads to the promotion of superficial poetry that exalts values that may be considered commendable on their own. In essence, the quote suggests that PC culture undermines the intrinsic value of artistic expression by prioritizing adherence to specific ideologies over artistic merit.

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Poetry

By Diane Wakoski

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