The Pronoun Policy Debate

This chapter examines the en banc case by the Sixth Circuit regarding a policy mandating preferred pronoun usage in schools and its implications on harassment and emotional distress. The speakers discuss dissenting opinions and the balance between compelled speech and viewpoint neutrality, while critiquing the majority ruling and its connection to First Amendment rights. The chapter also navigates the complexities of language regulation within educational settings, including the use of racial slurs and engagement rings as symbols of significance.