Chav off!

It’s official -the word ‘chav’ is now politically incorrect because it is deeply offensive, patronising and reveals a level of class hatred!

Whilst I disagree with the idea that the term is offensive and consider it a bit extreme to declare it politically incorrect, when I look at a teenager clad in gold earrings and chains, with tracksuit bottoms tucked into socks I must admit that I think; ‘they look stupid!’ This I suppose is a bit of a contradiction, but a view that I’m sure many people share.

Sub groups have always existed in all areas society, from mods and rockers to punks and all, at their time, have received stick from the status quote, quite often perceived to represent the worst thing ever.

The difference today is that the whole idea of political correctness has gone mad, with many people terrified of saying the wrong thing and offending others. Quite frankly if chav is the worst thing they have said to them I don’t think they will have done bad!

What’s funny is that most members of these groups can quite often feel a sense of pride and belonging – a positive thing. I would love to know who actually decided this was necessary - my guess is some old fuddy duddy who is completely detatched from the real world1

I just wonder what will come next!


Emma