Event Title
Cultural Unrest: The First Amendment in Action on College Campuses
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Communication & Media Studies
Start Date
13-4-2018 9:15 AM
End Date
13-4-2018 10:15 AM
Sponsor
Paulette Sauders (Grace College)
Description
Over the decades, the college experience has not changed significantly. But there is a new trend; a frightening, violent trend. A cursory glance at the news will probably lead you to assume free speech no longer exists on campuses. In fact, colleges across the nation are battling over the application of First Amendment rights. Inspired by the turbulent cultural climate, this article explores free speech, diversity and inclusion, and the future of politically correct public and private colleges. It uses supporting evidence from American history, recent news, original research and multiple interviews. Context is key: To recall the intended deployment of the First Amendment in higher learning, this article delves into the past and makes an educated guess about the future.
Cultural Unrest: The First Amendment in Action on College Campuses
Indianapolis, IN
Over the decades, the college experience has not changed significantly. But there is a new trend; a frightening, violent trend. A cursory glance at the news will probably lead you to assume free speech no longer exists on campuses. In fact, colleges across the nation are battling over the application of First Amendment rights. Inspired by the turbulent cultural climate, this article explores free speech, diversity and inclusion, and the future of politically correct public and private colleges. It uses supporting evidence from American history, recent news, original research and multiple interviews. Context is key: To recall the intended deployment of the First Amendment in higher learning, this article delves into the past and makes an educated guess about the future.