…again. Grant High School history teacher David Lickey wrote an essay and distributed it to the school’s students and teachers. In it, he wrote
“I find assertions of rape culture dubious,” and “The very wording of ‘rape culture’ seems to me a bit hysterical.”
And
“Rape culture” is a theoretical construct that is ill defined. What exactly is “rape culture?” I don’t see it in my life or the lives of any of the men and women I have known. I have never met a person who believes rape is anything other than a heinous crime.
His boss, Principal Carol Campbell, was upset at his effrontery. Grant’s essay, it seems,
included some statements that run counter to the way we approach this important subject. The perspective of the teacher does not reflect nor support our approach to educating students on sexual assault. A strong contradictory argument should be accompanied by counter arguments from credible sources.
And
We are working with students and some staff members to organize listening sessions and opportunities for adults and students to get support. It is our primary goal to ensure Grant is a safe place for all.
At least the “all” who comport themselves with the approved viewpoint. Because fragile snowflakes need to be protected from the heat of disagreement.