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Texas A&M Unveils Gender-Neutral Classroom

By Hullakazoo , in Campus Life Local News , at November 7, 2018 Tags: , , , ,

Texas A&M University officials sparked controversy on Monday when they unveiled an initiative to make university classrooms “inclusive of all genders”, effective immediately. A statement from university president Michael Young announcing the plan to remove all gender boundaries between lecture halls sent shockwaves across campus, garnering praise and scorn from current and former students.

“As Aggies, it is an utmost priority that we hold true to the core value of respect,” Young said in his statement. “That means acting ahead of our time. We cannot wait until it is convenient to do the right thing. It’s our responsibility to let every Aggie know, regardless of gender identity, that they are welcome to use whatever classroom they like.” The new “all-gender” lecture halls are receiving heavy promotion across Texas A&M social media, with graphics advising students on how to take notes and turn in assignments without “making things weird” or contracting cooties.

Critics say the new initiative represents Texas A&M turning its back on foundational conservative values. “Just typical of the Young administration to cater to the libs again,” said one TexAgs commenter, with numerous unincluded typos. “What on Earth has happened to our school? I’m not sure I’m even comfortable sending my daughter to a campus where she’s expected to use the same classroom as a man just to include these ‘transgender’ types.”

Sophomore English major Kensley Akers, who identifies as a transgender man, said the initiative was a promising if confusing step forward. “It sounds great,” Akers said, “and Young’s letter seemed heartfelt for once, but I guess I’m a bit unsure of what actually changed. Do we just keep going to class as usual?”

As the debate wears on, future controversy may lie ahead, as there are rumored plans to admit students who aren’t socially stunted pricks into the Corps of Cadets by the end of the semester.

 

—Hullakazoo