Gender: A Wider Lens

184 - Chanting, Humming, and Silencing–The Attack on Free Speech in NYC Schools with Maud Maron

Sep 13, 2024
Maud Maron, a former public defender and education advocate, discusses the conflicts at the intersection of education and politics. She reflects on the troubling shift away from academic standards in NYC schools toward ideological pressures. Highlighting her personal battles around gender guidelines and merit-based education, she emphasizes the dangers of silencing dissent. Maud shares her experiences with backlash over discussions on gender identity in athletics, raising concerns about free speech and the effects of conformity in educational settings.
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