Watching their words: U.S. faculty say they're self-censoring
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More than half of U.S. faculty expressed concern about their ability to freely express scholarly beliefs, indicating a trend towards self-censorship in academia.
The survey revealed that 54% of respondents have adjusted their language in writing due to fears of causing controversy, showcasing a chilling effect in academic communication.
Interestingly, faculty members reported feeling more constrained in discussions with peers than with students, suggesting a complex dynamic of self-censorship exists within academia.
Ashley Finley remarked that the survey results reflect an educational environment where faculty must be increasingly cautious about the language employed in their discourse.
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