Plenary 2 (LT 1)
Diversity in Storytelling: Race, Religion, Sex, Politics: From political correctness to language correctness

Diversity in Storytelling: Race, Religion, Sex, Politics: From political correctness to language correctness.

Noted writers and scholars will discuss the impact that social issues  and political correctness have had on the short story art form. The  issue of art for art’s sake or art for education or art for  self-gratification or art for the present will be the focus  of this much needed discussion. 

Examples of storytelling that have been  impacted by said issues will be presented and discussed.

Chair: Prof. Teresa Cid, Lisbon, Portugal

Co-Chair: Dr. Maurice A. Lee, USA

Panelist: Prof. Robert Olen Butler, USA