Educators and conservative groups clash over the impact on students’ access to information on sensitive topics
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education’s decision to remove more than 2,500 books on sex education, gender equality and feminism from school libraries between March 2023 and Feb. 2024 has sparked a contentious debate in South Korea.
The move aimed to protect students from potential exploitation. However, critics argue that it infringes upon students’ right to education and constitutes de facto censorship, undermining the autonomy of educational institutions.
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education’s decision to remove more than 2,500 books on sex education, gender equality and feminism from school libraries between March 2023 and Feb. 2024 has sparked a contentious debate in South Korea.
The move aimed to protect students from potential exploitation. However, critics argue that it infringes upon students’ right to education and constitutes de facto censorship, undermining the autonomy of educational institutions.
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