Washington State "Women & Popular Culture" class threatens to fail students who use banned words

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Thankfully, the administration would have none of that:

Washington State University on Monday announced that it would not allow instructors to make "blanket" bans on the use of certain words or phrases in class, even if those words and phrases offend people. Further, the university said that instructors could not punish students for use of such words or phrases.

"Gross generalizations, stereotypes and derogatory/oppressive language are not acceptable. Use of racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, classist or generally offensive language in class or submission of such material will not be tolerated. (This includes 'The Man,' 'Colored People,' 'Illegals/Illegal Aliens,' 'Tranny' and so on -- or referring to women/men as females or males.) If I see it or hear it, I will correct it in class since it can be a learning moment for many students. Repeated use of oppressive and hateful language will be handled accordingly -- including but not limited to removal from the class without attendance or participation points, failure of the assignment, and -- in extreme cases -- failure for the semester."

I wouldn't want to live in a society where "educated" people still insist on using dehumanizing terms like "tranny" and outdated terms like "colored people". But "The Man" not OK? Isn't feminism all ABOUT exposing "The Man"? Geez...

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1. Thought police in action. n/t