This is the approach schools should take

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Just flagging this article in The Times yesterday about one school's approach to cancel culture.

South Hampstead High School found that many young people when questioned say that they self-censor themselves, but that they would like issues to be openly debated. As a result, the school has organised debates on whether JK Rowling was right to be concerned about the phrase 'people who menustrate' and who might benefit and who might be disadvantaged if GP surgeries stop using the word 'women'.

This is the approach that should be taken. These issues should be approached in the same rational way as any other. Such a shame it now takes courage to do so.

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dont-assume-that-young-people-like-cancel-culture-85qslb2d0

Good.

Fantastic! Actually looking at what JK said, and why she might have said it. Rather than "hands up who agrees JKR is an evil terf witch" which appears to be the extent of "discussion" in some schools.

Anyone got a share token? I love your description of this but can't access the article

Here igmum:

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/34ea0dd6-5866-11ec-a3f7-65d2d47c7fea?shareToken=e23534dfc0bd5682aad095c5bd9c107a

Thanks for this.

Excellent. My old school. It was a very empowering place to learn and the ethos of 'girls, you can be whatever you want to be' remains. Feminism was encouraged, even though it wasn't labelled.

Thank you so much Igneo - absolutely brilliant initiative - every child should be taught by those teachers

This is great and all, but it still shocks me that we need such stark reminders of what education is actually for, to help our kids become independent, critical thinkers, with a basic skill set and knowledge to help them navigate the world.