Professors in the US teach only left-wing views on hot-button issues: Here’s why it matters for democracy
A major study of US college syllabi reveals professors mainly teach left-wing views on controversial issues like racial bias, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and abortion. This one-sided approach limits students’ exposure to opposing perspectives, raising concerns about the quality of liberal education and its role in preparing citizens for democracy. Scholars call for curriculum reforms to include broader intellectual disagreements and better equip students for civic engagement.
A major study of US college syllabi reveals professors mainly teach left-wing views on controversial issues like racial bias, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and abortion. This one-sided approach limits students’ exposure to opposing perspectives, raising concerns about the quality of liberal education and its role in preparing citizens for democracy. Scholars call for curriculum reforms to include broader intellectual disagreements and better equip students for civic engagement.
