"conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated" -- Merrian-Webster
Which does not agree with Altman's description. Note the qualifier "excluding, marginalizing, or insulting groups of people considered disadvantaged or discriminated against."
Further quoting, to emphasize what I wrote earlier: "Commentators on the left contend that conservatives use the concept of political correctness to downplay and divert attention from substantively discriminatory behavior against disadvantaged groups."
Further quoting, to emphasize what I wrote earlier: "Commentators on the left contend that conservatives use the concept of political correctness to downplay and divert attention from substantively discriminatory behavior against disadvantaged groups."