Over the past decade, professors have frequently refrained from expressing dissenting views on progressive values for fear of backlash on college campuses. Linguist John McWhorter's perspective highlights how these beliefs have taken on a religious-like status, where any infraction could lead to ostracization or severe consequences, including termination. Research indicates that more educators faced repercussions for speech 'offenses' from 2014-2023 than during the McCarthy era, with self-censorship disproportionately impacting conservatives, signaling a troubling trend in academic freedom and expression.
Fear of speaking out on campus is pervasive, particularly for professors holding conservative beliefs, resulting in widespread self-censorship amid increasing investigations for ideological 'harm'.
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