Florida Universities Cancel “Woke” Sociology Course

The Messenger reports:

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ so-called “anti-woke” crusade has now removed sociology as a core class from all 12 of the state’s public universities. What the board refers to as a “factual history course” is replacing Principles of Sociology in the universities in what is widely seen as the start of a general rout of sociology classes.

When discussing sociology late last year, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. said that “students should be focused on learning the truth about our country instead of being radicalized by woke ideologies in the college classrooms.” He also said the subject had been “hijacked by left-wing activists.”

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Ron DeSantis Crew Stomps Out Sociology Core Class in Florida Public Universities https://t.co/pLkE3EKPg9 pic.twitter.com/a4vkU5bLrS

— Messenger Politics (@MessengerPol) January 27, 2024

Florida cutting Sociology as core higher education course sparks outrage: ‘No evidentiary basis’ https://t.co/phNTVKsFUr

— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 26, 2024

“The decision to remove sociology from Florida’s core curriculum is a tragic blow to students’ intellectual freedom. It will prevent generations of students from being introduced to subject matter that is uniquely suited to address complex challenges.”https://t.co/JxhDw5B9Sg

— American Association of University Professors (@AAUP) January 25, 2024

Florida will no longer allow a sociology course to count toward students’ graduation requirements at state universities, replacing it with a class officials say will teach “factual history” in a decision critics say was fueled by political motivations. https://t.co/FyEhQt9CVv

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 26, 2024

Well, it’s done. Now all state colleges AND universities will be removing #sociology from the gen ed curriculum. Summer intro courses are now on hold anticipating tanking enrollments & grad student instructors are the first to be axed. Thanks #Florida. https://t.co/DmuIxOTXud

— Elizabeth Aranda (@drlizaaranda) January 25, 2024

The American Sociological Association condemns the State University System of Florida board’s decision to cut sociology from core course requirements as “a failure of Florida’s commitment to providing high-quality civics education and workforce readiness.” https://t.co/DHRdeGt7CF

— Common Dreams (@commondreams) January 25, 2024