Political Correctness Run Amok

[OhDannyBoy]

Which brings us back to where this started. I never questioned "if", I questioned "Why". Clearly this black/white board issue never happened as presented by the original poster. So why continue to believe it did? That's what I don't understand.

Well ok. I must have missed something in there.

As to why, well, I can only answer for myself, but with some of the PC nonsense I've encountered personally and not just on the internet or news but actual events I've been witness to, the black/white board thing seems at very least plausible. Doesn't mean it is and those of you doing the homework have shown it is likely bogus. But it certainly does not seem very far fetched at all.

But seems it's not, so thanks for the research!!

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

Well ok. I must have missed something in there.

As to why, well, I can only answer for myself, but with some of the PC nonsense I've encountered personally and not just on the internet or news but actual events I've been witness to, the black/white board thing seems at very least plausible. Doesn't mean it is and those of you doing the homework have shown it is likely bogus. But it certainly does not seem very far fetched at all.

But seems it's not, so thanks for the research!!

But, but, but I want to believe it! Bunch of know-it-alls.

Oh wait. Domo's a teacher? I wish he'd come back and tell us if this has happened at the school where he is employed or is it just something his dear old uncle posted on Facebook.

 

[OhDannyBoy]

But, but, but I want to believe it! Bunch of know-it-alls.

Are you drunk? Seriously that's the second time you quoted me with some odd incoherent response. Did you take an Ambien or something?

 

[TheDisneyNurse]

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Honestly, I don't see a problem at all. 24 year old millenial here, and I've never heard of the blackboard thing. I think that might be an overreaction on the part of the OP.

For actual issues, I find that education is the best route to go, but I also learned to steer clear of people that clearly won't listen. It's not worth the fight sometimes. Especially on the internet.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

Actually, I'm a teacher and have been warned to use "appropriate" language.

When you say you've been warned to use appropriate language are you telling us your employers told you that you must calling a blackboard something else? Or are you are you referring to another incident that has nothing to do with the term blackboard?

 

[BLAZEY]

They are called chalkboards and whiteboards at my daughters school. I don't think anyone has complained about what they are called. It is an accurate description of the object. Dry erase board works too, but have not heard the kids call it that.

 

[Domo]

Sounds like sound advice for pretty much everyone. Were you specifically instructed not to use white and black board? What was the source of your comment?

It was in a company meeting and my superiors went out of their way to make it a point in an anti-racism speech. This was quite a while ago (I think I've raised it before?) but it's still as bizarre now as it was then.

 

[Domo]

But, but, but I want to believe it! Bunch of know-it-alls.

Oh wait. Domo's a teacher? I wish he'd come back and tell us if this has happened at the school where he is employed or is it just something his dear old uncle posted on Facebook.

I'm employed at Training Associates. We deliver Maths, English and IT training to adults. We are currently based in London, Southampton and Brighton but are always looking to expand

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

I'm employed at Training Associates. We deliver Maths, English and IT training to adults. We are currently based in London, Southampton and Brighton but are always looking to expand

Well the good news is it doesn't seem wide spread.

 

[cruiser21]

Oh, right. This reminds me: So, who had actual black boards? Ours were green -- this was the early 80's to early 90's.

I always referred to them as chalkboards. Nothing to to do with being politically correct that’s just what we called them at the school I went to in the 80’s. I still think of them as chalkboards. There not even black.

 

[Dznypal]

this sort of stuff just gets way out of hand--we were talking to a person that works at the local casino and he was telling us how he got in

trouble for going up to someone that's there a lot and says hows it going chief--the person didn't like that he used the work chief

,in this world theres so many more issues then what something is called--lets worry a bit about all the violence , mass shooting, car jacking

the list could go on--

 

[cabanafrau]

I was completely unaware inanimate objects were part of a race. Maybe I have some Googling to do before I head home and get on the wrong side of history with my blender or washing machine.

 

[AurumPunzel]

Get this.

Over here, you can't say "blackboard" or "whiteboard" as they are, apparently, racist terms.

Now it's "chalkboard" and "penboard".

Who seriously is offended by "blackboard"?

I just think it's stupid that people get offended by inanimate objects being referred to by their factual colour. What next, I can't call a black car 'black' in case it may upset the Afro-Caribbean people?

 

[cruiser21]

I'm employed at Training Associates. We deliver Maths, English and IT training to adults. We are currently based in London, Southampton and Brighton but are always looking to expand

You’re in England? Maybe it’s just an issue specific to your country.

 

[design_mom]

Just a rather funny anecdote on the topic:

My daughter has always been very literal and sometimes misunderstands things because if something doesn't make sense, she doesn't always question it, she just goes with it. (Especially when she was younger.) When she was in 2nd grade, her teacher used to have the students sit on the floor with mini dry-erase boards so they could practice the concepts as he was teaching them. One day, my daughter came home and told a story about math class.

She said "And, we all had our white boy boards--"
Me: "Your what!?"
Her: "Our white boy boards. We do problems on them..."
Me: "Why are they called 'white boy boards?'"
Her: "I dunno. That's just what they're called." and then she continued with her story.

I volunteered in the classroom, but not usually during math class. The next time I was in there, I asked the teacher about the 'white boy boards.' (I was pretty sure she must have gotten SOMETHING confused, because I was sure they weren't really called 'white boy boards'.) It took the teacher a moment to figure it out, too. Then he started to laugh. He called them "wipe-away boards" because kids don't always understand the concept of "dry erase," but you can "wipe away" your answer and use it again. They understand that. White boy board/wipe-away board do sound sort of similar if you slur it all together. He said he'd be sure to enunciate VERY clearly from then on. ;-)

 

[cinnaminny]

Just a rather funny anecdote on the topic:

My daughter has always been very literal and sometimes misunderstands things because if something doesn't make sense, she doesn't always question it, she just goes with it. (Especially when she was younger.) When she was in 2nd grade, her teacher used to have the students sit on the floor with mini dry-erase boards so they could practice the concepts as he was teaching them. One day, my daughter came home and told a story about math class.

She said "And, we all had our white boy boards--"
Me: "Your what!?"
Her: "Our white boy boards. We do problems on them..."
Me: "Why are they called 'white boy boards?'"
Her: "I dunno. That's just what they're called." and then she continued with her story.

I volunteered in the classroom, but not usually during math class. The next time I was in there, I asked the teacher about the 'white boy boards.' (I was pretty sure she must have gotten SOMETHING confused, because I was sure they weren't really called 'white boy boards'.) It took the teacher a moment to figure it out, too. Then he started to laugh. He called them "wipe-away boards" because kids don't always understand the concept of "dry erase," but you can "wipe away" your answer and use it again. They understand that. White boy board/wipe-away board do sound sort of similar if you slur it all together. He said he'd be sure to enunciate VERY clearly from then on. ;-)

Hilarious!!

 

[Domo]

You’re in England? Maybe it’s just an issue specific to your country.

Could well be.

 

[Hrhpd]

never mind

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Oh, right. This reminds me: So, who had actual black boards? Ours were green -- this was the early 80's to early 90's.

Me! (but, then, I'm old).

 

[DisneyOma]

Not being interested in doing a research paper for simply making a statement that the original post, given the current political atmosphere, is in fact believable. Bizarre.

He/she never claimed anything as fact but only stated "I believe it" which, at least in theirs and honestly mine too, opinion is a valid response.

I can never understand why every little discussion has to turn into a thesis paper complete with bibliography citing sources. No one can just have an opinion anymore.

But to take an opinion and try to pass it on as fact is the issue here.

It was in a company meeting and my superiors went out of their way to make it a point in an anti-racism speech. This was quite a while ago (I think I've raised it before?) but it's still as bizarre now as it was then.

Since it was a while ago, why bring it up now? Or do you just want to pot stir?