A new report claims Arizona State University's journalism school lectures students about microaggressions and 'cisgender privilege' in a required course.
A top journalism school is being accused of 'forcing political indoctrination' on students in a required diversity course for undergraduates. A new report from the Goldwater Institute claims students at Arizona State University's The Cronkite School are required to learn about racial microaggressions,' and 'cisgender privilege' in a course called 'Diversity and Civility at Cronkite.
Assignments allegedly given in the first unit of the course break down diversity in the categories of race, gender, sexuality, citizenship and disability. This suggests a person's race, gender identity, and sexuality are viewed as 'the most important aspects of his or her experience,' the report said.
Sexuality and gender identity is also a significant focus of the course. Students are asked to learn about various gender identities such 'nonbinary' 'agender' and 'gender expansive.' Other assignments include how to introduce yourself with pronouns and how to recognize your 'heterosexual,' 'male' or 'cisgender privilege.' The Goldwater Institute says they accessed these assignments through a public records request.
The Cronkite School did not return a request for comment on the course or the report from Fox News Digital.
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