"McCoul drew objections from a student over a discussion of gender and sexuality in a children's literature class. The student, whose name has not been made public, told McCoul she wasn't sure it was legal to teach about this topic, due to Donald Trump's executive order recognizing only male and female genders as assigned at birth and threatening federal funding to any institutions that embrace what his administration calls "gender ideology.""
"The student also said the assertion that there are more than two genders goes against her religious beliefs and the beliefs of many others. McCoul replied that the student has a right to her beliefs but is "under a misconception that what I'm saying is illegal." The professor added, "My gender isn't illegal." McCoul said she has the right and expertise to teach about the subject and that if the student is uncomfortable in the class, she has the right to leave.The professor followed up with, "It's time for you to leave.""
Two academic leaders at Texas A&M were removed from their positions following a classroom exchange about gender. Professor Melissa McCoul remains employed, while some politicians have called for her firing and the Department of Justice plans to investigate. A student in a children's literature class objected to teaching that there are more than two genders, citing Donald Trump's executive order and religious beliefs. The exchange was recorded and posted online by a Republican lawmaker. McCoul told the student she was under a misconception about legality, insisted on her expertise to teach the topic, and said the student could leave if uncomfortable.
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