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University of Texas limits on teaching of "unnecessary controversial subjects"

21 points by bhouston ago | 6 comments

ChrisArchitect |next [-]

Related previously:

Texas A&M Ends Women's Studies and Overhauls Classes Over Race and Gender

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46827968

duxup |next |previous [-]

>The policy does not define what qualifies as “controversial” or what constitutes a “broad and balanced approach.”

I'm sure it will just be "things that powerful people tell us not to talk about".

pixl97 |root |parent [-]

"Talking about Ken Paxtons extra marital affairs is controversial, I'm sure.

Lendal |next |previous [-]

The entire tech industry is rooted in the study of subjects which were extemporaneously considered unnecessary by the average person.

evmaki |previous [-]

Disappointing to see my alma mater gradually self-sabotage into irrelevance.

CamperBob2 |root |parent [-]

s/alma mater/country