Fucking idiots
The whole point of to kill a mocking bird is to teach us that racism and stereotypes are bad.
Theyre removing it for containing stereotypes and being insensitive.
Fucking idiots
The whole point of to kill a mocking bird is to teach us that racism and stereotypes are bad.
Theyre removing it for containing stereotypes and being insensitive.
How the hell is Of Mice and Men sexual?
The Vaseline filled glove to keep his hand soft for the guy's wife is the only thing I remember even hinting at something sexual, but it has been a few decades.
Full circle moment
Just to provide some perspective for anyone who doesn't read the article:
That's not to make a claim about whether it's a good idea or not-- It will probably make it less likely that teachers will choose these books, which might be bad. The reasoning (outdated handling of racial topics; discomfort for students) is dubious and under-explained, IMO. But unless I'm missing something, it's not even close to a book ban.
Just keep that in mind in advance of the "SOON IT WILL BE THOUGHT CRIME!" angle.
The decision to remove the four books from the list was made by a panel of 12 teachers, led by a group of researchers and experts on racial equity and inclusive education. The teachers did independent reviews of the recommended resources, ultimately determining that the four should no longer be recommended, Matthew said.
This decision comes from a group of teachers. From the article and local reporting it also seems unpopular with both sides of the provincial political fence.
Correct, which is interesting-- I was surprised that Premier Eby a) criticized the decision, and b) referred to it as a ban.
As a survivor of the Surrey school district, it's always been fucking awful
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