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Soka University of America
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Soka University of America: Writing professor investigated after administration claims works by black, brown, queer authors were ‘triggering,’ ‘deviant pornography’
May 11, 2022
On April 1, 2022, Soka University of America notified writing professor Aneil Rallin that they would face an investigation after students complained about material in their fall 2021 Writing the Body course. An administrator said materials by queer authors of color were “triggering” to students and failed to “create a safe space.” Rallin, a tenured,… Read more
California writing professor investigated after admin calls works by black, brown, queer authors ‘triggering,’ ‘deviant pornography’
May 11, 2022
Three-time ‘Professor of the Year’ at Soka University of America faces hearing over assigning material that an admin says ‘did not create a safe space’ Challenged works include writings by prominent intellectuals and award-winning creators of color Professor concerned investigation is retaliation for their public criticism of university, calls climate at the California college ‘chilling’… Read more