Con: Does Tufts Need “Viewpoint Diversity”?
At first glance, the push for “viewpoint diversity” seems like a noble endeavor. Who wouldn’t want more diverse voices to have a place in academic discourse? But in fact, this is a Trojan horse, a thin facade that hides an attack on the fundamental tenets of university education. Let me explain. The push for “viewpoint […]
Pro: Does Tufts Need “Viewpoint Diversity”?
The Foundation for Individual Rights Expression (FIRE) has identified that there are 16.52 liberal students for every one conservative student at Tufts. That is, conservatives make up roughly 6% of the student body. In a 200-person lecture, there would be 12 conservative students on average. Would you feel comfortable raising your hand? On campus, the […]