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In reply to the discussion: Ban on Banning Words [View all]Adrahil
(13,340 posts)71. I think that's completely ridiculous...
The idea that soe can just rant and disrupt a classroom using racist is sexist terms under the guise of "freedom of speech" is ridiculous in my view. It's a classroom. If the speech is not advancing an academic viewpoint, it is not defensible IMO. The First Amendment is not a license to destroy an academic and respectful environment in a classroom setting. I can't think pf a professor who would teach in a setting where they can't impose some classroom discipline and civility. I know my wife would qite workig at a public university if that were to happen to her.
FWIW, She is a very "student centered" teacher and always includes the class in establishing basic classroom rules.
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As I indicated in my post, I certainly would happily use non-gender specific pronouns.
branford
Sep 2015
#63
Ah, but that discriminates against people who identify as intersexuals
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Sep 2015
#85
You would have to hear it in regular use coming from those who use it regularly to understand.
dogknob
Sep 2015
#54
No, not "professor's class, professor's rules," particularly at a state institution.
branford
Sep 2015
#19
The goals of a college class are not to indoctrinate students or demand social compliance.
branford
Sep 2015
#34
The administration acted to prevent the inevitable lawsuits once the syllabi became public.
branford
Sep 2015
#67
Virtually all "civility policies" at public institutions cannot survive judicial scrutiny.
branford
Sep 2015
#70
Again, in most instances, a professor can set rules to prevent legitimate disruption
branford
Sep 2015
#73