THE CULTURE WAR IN THE CLASSROOM.

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  • Author(s): Lewsen, Simon (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Maclean's. Oct2024, Vol. 137 Issue 9, p40-47. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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    • Subject Terms:
      MODERATES (Political science); GOVERNMENT policy; SOCIAL sciences education; DECISION making in law; BEST interests of the child (Law); ABORTION laws; PETITIONS; HOME schooling
    • Abstract:
      The article explores the controversy surrounding Policy 713 in New Brunswick, Canada, which requires parental consent for students to change their names and pronouns in schools. The policy revision in 2023 has ignited a national debate and led to similar legislation in other provinces. Supporters argue for parental rights and transparency, while opponents see it as discriminatory and harmful to transgender students. The issue highlights the ongoing tension between parental control and student rights in public education. The article also discusses the rise of the parental rights movement in Canada, driven by activists and groups who feel their values are being undermined by what they perceive as "gender ideology." This movement has gained political traction, with politicians introducing parental rights legislation in their provinces. The issue has sparked legal challenges and debates about the balance between parental rights and LGBTQ+ student rights. [Extracted from the article]
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