Correct , a term that derives from the Latin word correctus , is an adjective that is used to describe that which does not present flaws , errors or faults . The correct thing is developed according to the established rules or norms.
For example: “That is correct, my name is Santiago Juttoprecky and I live in the house next door” , “The condition of the road is correct” , “In yesterday's exam I had eight correct answers and only two errors” .
The idea of correct is usually used with respect to language , whether oral or written. It can be argued that saying “Did you understand me?” is not correct: the appropriate expression is “Did you understand me?” . In this case we find a distorted conjugation of the verb understand in the second person singular of the Past Perfect Simple tense, in the Indicative mood.
This error, which consists of adding a letter S at the end of said conjugation, is very common in several Spanish-speaking countries, if not all. Although its origin is not precisely known, many language scholars believe that it derives from a confusion with the second person plural, in the same mood and tense, where there must be an S at the end: "you understood, you did, you bought ».
Similarly, it is correct to write “tree” , while it is incorrect to write “tree” , according to spelling rules. The root of this type of error is much easier to find, since it is usually due to confusion between similar words ("bee and sheep") or to the fact that certain pairs of letters in our alphabet are pronounced the same way in some situations (for example: B and V sound the same in most Spanish-speaking regions).
If someone comments that the conditions of a stadium's playing field are correct, they are referring to the fact that the terrain does not have major flaws. Proper maintenance of a car , on the other hand, requires periodically checking the oil level and tire pressure and taking the vehicle for a mechanical inspection at least once a year. It is about “the right thing” since it is what should be done to avoid problems .
When the adjective is applied to a human being , it refers to the fact that his behavior is impeccable : “I am not going to allow him to talk like that about my father, a correct man who has never messed with anyone!” , “Juana has always been a very correct person” , “I thought that Ramiro was a correct individual, but now I realize that I was wrong: he has scammed many clients” .
The problem, so to speak, with this concept begins when it is applied to the way in which people live, analyzing it according to the contemporary parameters of morality , since any attitude or behavior that deviates from the norm is usually described as " "incorrect", even though it does not have even the slightest bit of harmfulness. Sexuality is one of the most misunderstood topics for our species, and is usually the focus of criticism and sanctions from the most conservative.
When we move away from the precepts and impositions of society to lead a more spontaneous life, opinions come and, often, rejection and hatred from those people who do not dare to free themselves. We cannot ask whether homosexuality is correct, for example, in the same way that we do not ask about the force of gravity or the existence of light; Better yet, we also do not ask ourselves if heterosexuality is correct, and this should be enough to avoid the previous questioning.
In the area of morality, it is very difficult to decide what is right; To simplify things, we could say that it is wrong to harm someone who is in a state of vulnerability, to invade their circle of freedom and prevent them from deciding for themselves; everything else should be left out of this highly polarized measurement.