cover of episode Ep. 86 Words, Violence, and Censorship at Williams College

Ep. 86 Words, Violence, and Censorship at Williams College

2019/5/30
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On today’s episode of So to Speak), we are joined by Williams College Professor of Biology Luana Maroja).

Professor Maroja’s experience growing up under a dictatorship in Brazil led her to become an outspoken advocate for free speech at Williams College and a skeptic of the idea that words are violence.

Show notes:

  • Podcast transcript) Relevant writings from Professor Maroja:

“Freedom of speech at Williams College: Are the walls closing in?)” “Standing with the free exchange of ideas: Understanding the Faculty Petition and the Chicago Statement)” “In support of free speech: What we can learn from exposure to multiple ideas)” “Refuting claims of institutional violence: Analyzing evidence of racism at the College)”

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