Free Speech Versus Sexism

The controversy over Western's sexism policy isn't over yet.

The conservative free-speech group FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) wrote a letter to President Dunn demanding that the policy be changed. This was reported in the June 23 edition of the Herald (not online).

This controversy previously surfaced under President Haenicke, who pledged to change the policy. Apparently, the administration has held up the change.

The policy says that

Sexism is defined as the perception and treatment of any person, not as an individual, but as a member of a category based on sex. Whether expressed in overt or subtle form such as sex-related jokes or materials, sexism in the classroom or workplace is unacceptable at the University and its elimination shall be the responsibility of the entire University community.

This policy clearly violates the right to free speech. It must be eliminated.

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