Why This Student Was Punished for Asking the Wrong Questions

In a speech at the University of Western Ontario, Quillette editor Jonathan Kay shared insights from his investigation into UWO’s teachers college.

Kay’s speech focused on a controversy involving Margaret Munn, who questioned the curriculum's decolonization focus. Munn's inquiries led to a backlash, with UWO's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee pushing for her expulsion.

However, UWO's Senate Review Board Academic ultimately vindicated her, emphasizing the need for free speech and academic freedom.

Kay highlights systemic pressures and incentives in academia that prioritize ideological conformity over open dialogue, urging reforms to support intellectual diversity.

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