HWcase1 Q3

 

• “The facts of the case.”: There are certain jokes or comments that people used to say in the past that does not fly over well today. Was it ever ok to make these jokes or comments in the first place or has our generation gone soft?

• “Analysis.”: In terms of the consequentialist, offensive jokes or comments have results that may vary. You might not receive any consequences, you might be attacked, or you might lose your livelihood.  For the deontological approach, comments that may be deemed offensive might be valid if taken into consideration. The action itself is not right, but the reasoning may be valid. 

• “Conclusions.”: I believe that unless you are part of a the specific demographic being referenced, you should not make any offensive comments about that group. It may seem unfair but it is the most ethically sound option. It doesn't make sense for a heterosexual white man to reference to a lesbian black woman in any offensive term. One lacks the experience and the culture of the demographic in question.

• “Future environment.”: In the future I believe it could get better. Whether or not offensive terms goes back to being mainstream is up to them. However, the internet or other sharing service will be forever so they must be careful in what they post.

• “Future scenario.”: I believe in the future the terms we use today may fade into history. We may not use slurs anymore, or we may not base weakness on sexuality or race. Rather, those weaknesses or offensiveness will be based off of the individual and not a whole demographic. I believe that is a better future.