I believe that political correctness can be a form of linguistic fascism, and it sends shivers down the spine of my generation who went to war against fascism.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that being politically correct can be a way of controlling how people speak, which is similar to the way fascist governments tried to control people. The author believes this makes young people who fought against fascism feel uncomfortable, because it reminds them of the oppression they faced in the past.

About P. D. James

P.D. James was an acclaimed English novelist best known for her mystery novels featuring the detective Adam Dalgliesh. She rose to fame with her compelling crime fiction and was honored as a life peer by the British government.

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