Re: education in American universities. And someone suggested they're 'The land of the free'? Hmmm.
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'The Coddling of the American Mind
In the name of emotional well-being, college students are increasingly demanding protection from words and ideas they don’t like. Here’s why that’s disastrous for education—and mental health.
Something strange is happening at America’s colleges and universities. A movement is arising, undirected and driven largely by students, to scrub campuses clean of words, ideas, and subjects that might cause discomfort or give offense. [continues, at length, but I found it thought provoking]
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http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc ... nd/399356/