How much Education tolerates Wokism? (eBook)
209 Seiten
tredition GmbH (Verlag)
978-3-384-70734-5 (ISBN)
A well-founded analysis of freedom of expression at German and American universities
The German and American higher education landscape is currently undergoing a period of profound change. While these developments are often framed under the banner of progress and social justice, closer examination also reveals problematic aspects that raise critical questions.
This book systematically examines how the increasing politicization of university life affects students who express dissenting opinions or pose critical questions. Using documented cases from Germany and the USA, it demonstrates the mechanisms at work when young people question the prevailing consensus.
Who is this book relevant for?
This book is aimed at anyone concerned about the future of academic freedom. Parents will find important information here about the ideological currents their children can expect at university. Students gain insights into the complex social dynamics of campus life. Educational leaders and university faculty can use the developments presented as an opportunity to reflect on their own institutions.
A necessary contribution to the educational debate
The developments documented here are not limited to individual universities or countries. They reflect an international trend that affects the foundations of the Western educational tradition. The book is intended as a contribution to a long-overdue social discussion about the future of higher education.
The presentation of the psychological and social mechanisms that lead to self-censorship and conformity is particularly valuable. Readers gain a deeper understanding of why many young people abandon their authentic beliefs and submit to a system that rewards conformity and punishes originality.
A balanced perspective
The book avoids one-sided blame and simple solutions. Instead, it acknowledges the complexity of the situation and demonstrates how various social forces have contributed to the developments described. This nuanced approach makes the work a valuable resource for anyone who seriously wants to engage with the challenges of today's educational landscape.
The book is suitable for both professionals and interested laypeople. The essayistic style makes complex connections accessible without sacrificing analytical depth. Anyone seeking to understand current debates about freedom of expression, diversity, and academic standards will find a well-founded and insightful analysis here.
An important contribution to the diagnosis of our times, one that stimulates reflection and invites a nuanced discussion about the future of our educational institutions.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2025 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hamburg |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Ethik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Logik | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie | |
| Schlagworte | academic freedom of expression • cancel culture • educational emergency • Identity politics • ideological conformity • Intersectionality • Self-censorship • Social Isolation • Universities • university operations • virtue signaling • woke ideology • Wokeism • woke orthodoxy |
| ISBN-10 | 3-384-70734-6 / 3384707346 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-384-70734-5 / 9783384707345 |
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