UMN policy would punish incorrect use of gender pronouns?
The University of Minnesota is considering a new policy that would mandate the use of “preferred pronouns” under threat of expulsion or firing.
According to the policy—currently titled “Equity and Access: Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Names and Pronouns”—members of the academic institution “are expected to use the names, gender identities, and pronouns specified to them by University members.”
To accomplish these goals, the policy includes a lengthy list of punishments designed to discourage “discrimination” and “harassment” based on gender identity.
“Discrimination or harassment based on gender identity or gender expression may result in appropriate responsive action, including but not limited to disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment and academic sanctions up to and including academic expulsion,” the draft reads....