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Free Expression in Peril.

Authors :
STONE, GEOFFREY R.
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education; 9/16/2016, Vol. 63 Issue 3, pB8-B11, 4p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the threat to U.S. academic freedom being posed by a generation of students who demand censorship to promote political correctness. Topics covered include the history of the struggle for academic integrity, actions to thwart speakers' scheduled appearance, microaggression or use of words or phrases that make students feel unsafe or uncomfortable, disruption of event to silence a speaker, trigger warning, civility and mutual respect, and free speech and expression.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
63
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
118200464