Now theology teacher at Eton claims 'pupils are being indoctrinated' as he relinquishes role of head of 'perspectives' classes after sacking of 'sexism row' English tutor

A teacher at Eton College has attacked the ‘progressive ideology’ that he feels pupils are being ‘indoctrinated’ with at the elite school.

Dr Luke Martin has resigned from his role as head of ‘perspectives’ classes after his colleague Will Knowland was sacked over a controversial lecture on gender roles intended for one of these lessons.

The theology teacher accused Head Master Simon Henderson of presiding over an atmosphere of ‘religious fundamentalism’, where deviations can lead to mockery or ‘formal discipline’.

Mr Knowland, an English teacher, had wanted to deliver a questionable lecture to boys in which he cited incorrect statistics about rape and approvingly quoted an article saying women wanted to be ‘overwhelmed by the sheer power of masculinity’.

The talk, called the Patriarchy Paradox, was never used in a class but was uploaded to Mr Knowland’s personal YouTube page, where there is also a video of him weightlifting.

Mr Knowland refused to take down the video and was sacked, but has since raised tens of thousands of pounds to support an employment tribunal.

Many pupils are demanding his reinstatement, including a boy who was sent home after writing to Mr Henderson demanding that the head resign. But other figures, including Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, who initially supported Mr Knowland, have distanced themselves after being told the actual content of his lecture.

Dr Martin, in his letter posted online by a supporter of Mr Knowland, said he was resigning from leading perspectives classes.

He said he did not agree with Mr Knowland’s remarks, but added: ‘Why should I? The point of perspectives is that boys are exposed to various perspectives, some of which they will disagree with.’ He said that Mr Knowland had expected another member of staff to give a talk offering the opposite point of view, but a female teacher had ‘declined the invitation’.

Dr Martin argued that Mr Henderson was overseeing a ‘worrying trend’ at the £42,500-a-year school, which counts princes William and Harry among its old boys.

He added: ‘There is a growing promotion of a so-called “progressive” ideology, that claims to be inclusive, tolerant, and kind.

‘But what has dawned on me over the last few years is that it is remarkably similar, in a particular respect, to the forms of religious fundamentalism that I’m familiar with. If you disagree with it, you’re excluded; if you think differently, you’re not tolerated; and if you raise objections, you’re mocked or face formal discipline.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9011797/Now-theology-teacher-Eton-quits-pupils-indoctrinated.html

Nike anti-racism advert in Japan sparks calls to BOYCOTT the company: Ad is accused of unfairly representing bigotry in the country

An amazingly stupid advertisement

A Nike advert highlighting racism and bullying in Japan has led to calls for a boycott from angry viewers who say it gives an unfair portrayal of the country.

The two-minute commercial shows a girl in Korean dress being stared at by passing businessmen and a girl with a black father being harassed by classmates who touch her hair, before the teenagers go on to find their confidence through football.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka, who was born in Japan to a Japanese mother and Haitian father and has been the victim of racial insensitivity in the country, also makes a cameo appearance in the advert.

But after racking up millions of views online, the advert has led to a backlash from Japanese people who say it makes them look 'foolish' and accused the American firm of 'creating a false impression of Japan'.

The Japanese-language clip, titled 'Keep Moving: Yourself, the Future', drew thousands of likes and dislikes on the firm's Japanese YouTube channel.

Some critics accused the sportswear company of anti-Japanese sentiment, while others claimed they would never buy from Nike again.

'Is Japan really such a country full of discrimination? It feels like you're creating a false impression of Japan,' said one viewer.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9008999/Nike-anti-racism-ad-sparks-big-response-Japan.html

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