Is political correctness less important with age?

WHAT do Jerry Seinfeld, Donald Trump, John Cleese and many over-50's in Australia have in common?

They have a problem with political correctness and are not alone.

For decades free thinkers have warned about the corrosive effect of political correctness on Western culture and democracy.

The term is most used to describe language, policies or measures intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to a particular groups in society.

If someone is politically incorrect they don't care if they offend or upset any of these groups.

Political correctness was among the top answers Aussie oldies in Australia gave to the question: What really bothers you most these days that didn't bother you so much when you were younger?

Once individuals make it to 50 it seems they object to being told what they can and can't say.

A CoreData survey of 1000 Australians over 50 found 86.6 per cent agreed political correctness was ruining society, was inauthentic and younger generations were too worried about offending.

The survey also found 31 per cent no longer care about social norms or pleasing others.

A total of 42.7 per cent admitted to sharing politically incorrect jokes while 24.3 per cent used politically incorrect humour.

We may conclude the over-50's are resisting societal pressure and feel frustrated when certain political correct filters are applied in everyday life.

Notwithstanding, oldies acknowledge we all need to demonstrate some form of political correctness.

Examples include the use of words, phrases or descriptors.

This means never referring to those with disabilities as handicapped or describing women as girls or gals.