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Again, in this case, I don't have a political opinion. But from an educational perspective, I have no idea why sociology is an obligatory course. Or history.

If you are getting a degree, do it in the subject you are taking. That's the only requirement I'd have.

If you want a chemistry degree, study chemistry. That's sufficient.

Also, I admit a prejudice, and it may be unfair. But when I was younger, sociology was a joke subject, a bit like religious studies. When I think about it, I'm not even sure what it's about.


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Florida drops university sociology requirement, saying it’s too ‘woke’
By: clo2
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Fri, 26 Jan 24 4:41 PM
Msg. 52076 of 54959

Florida is at it again...

Florida drops university sociology requirement, saying it’s too ‘woke’

The State University System Board of Governors on Wednesday removed the subject as part of the slate of introductory courses university students must take to graduate, ignoring objections by several experts in the field. They replaced the requirement with a U.S. history pre-1877 course that officials said will cover “factual history” rather than “exploratory content.”

The move came a week after the State Board of Education took the same step for Florida’s 28 state colleges. It was paired with a rule barring universities from using state or federal money to pay for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2024/01/25/florida-drops-university-sociology-requirement-saying-its-too-woke/


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