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Haiman, Franklyn S. – Communication Education, 1991
Discusses the use of sexist expression by men against women in a school context, both in the classroom and on school grounds. Includes discourse ranging from direct intimidation or harassment to utterances that, though derogatory, are statements of an ideology or a point of view. (KEH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Extracurricular Activities, Females, High Schools
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Bosmajian, Haig – English Journal, 1986
Discusses a court case involving a student's use of puns in an assembly speech, Shakespeare's use of puns, the relationship between banning offensive words and the censorship of ideas, and the difficulty with placing a ban on the expression of "indecent" puns and double entendre and of deciding what is "appropriate." (EL)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Court Litigation, English Instruction
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Beall, Melissa A. – Communication Education, 1987
Presents an overview of the increase in incidents involving censorship in all areas of the United States. (NKA)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Course Content, Court Litigation