C'punks,
For those of you, like Reese, who were unsure or mistaken as to the meaning
of "socialized" when I wrote that Reese was "poorly socialized," I refer you
to definition #2 of "socialize" from dictionary.com:
so7cial7ize (s sh -l z)
v. so7cial7ized, so7cial7iz7ing, so7cial7iz7es
v. tr.
1. To place under government or group
ownership or control.
2. To make fit for companionship with
others; make sociable.
3. To convert or adapt to the needs of
society.
Please compare that to either definition of "politically correct," also from
dictionary.com:
politically correct
adj. Abbr. PC
1. Of, relating to, or supporting broad
social, political, and educational
change, especially to redress
historical injustices in matters such
as race, class, gender, and sexual
orientation.
2. Being or perceived as being
overconcerned with such change, often
to the exclusion of other matters.
So for future reference, if I should use the term "socialized" in reference
to a person, I mean definition #2. If I use it in reference to a practice,
organization, market segment, etc. I mean definition #1 or #3. Clear
enough?
S a n d y
