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Controversies of Free Speech in Academia
This chapter explores the tumultuous political landscape surrounding the presidential election and dives into the backlash a professor faced for displaying an image of the Prophet Muhammad in her art class. It raises critical questions about free speech, academic freedom, and the pressures of wokeness in educational institutions, as well as analyzing the broader implications for media representation and cultural sensitivity. Through the lens of a specific incident, the discussion emphasizes the need for open dialogue and the importance of defending free expression in the face of censorship and fundamentalism.