The Politics of Consciousness Raising

This chapter examines the phenomenon of 'raising consciousness' within liberal democracies, critiquing the enforcement of political correctness and its similar traits to historical communist practices. It discusses how societal norms are shaped by both ideological conformity and the moral policing that arises from language usage. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the complexities of free expression and the implications of personal matters becoming political arenas, linking contemporary issues to the radical shifts of the sexual revolution.