Yes, my understanding in the 90s was the term was used in some leftist/progressive circles sarcastically [0] but was latched on to by their critics as if it was

Yes, my understanding in the 90s was the term was used in some leftist/progressive circles sarcastically [0] but was latched on to by their critics as if it was meant sincerely. I'm sure some young people on college campuses at the time happily adopted the sincere use. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_correctness#1970s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_correctness#1970s