North Americans often assert they want to learn from other
cultures, but travel writing is still expected to fit into the politically
correct box of ideas that don’t shock sensibilities. This is contradiction. Authentic travel writing must journey outside that box,
both to accurately report culture and to protect the free speech rights authors
and readers depend on.
A recent study suggests that North American children are
developing more allergies to certain foods because of protection from
exposure during the years when immunities develop. Likewise, political
correctness has shielded North Americans from encountering a rich diversity of
global perspectives that conventional media deem offensive to their
sensitivities.
