The world’s most unlikely professor
After leading to the creation of unabashedly politicised departments in prestigious universities and making big inroads in the humanities, the publishing industry and threatening even the hard sciences, those behind it are fast becoming the target of ridicule Leer más
The world's most unlikely professor is Jason Arday, a young black academic who was recently appointed head of the "sociology of education" department at Cambridge University. Cambridge, a prestigious center for learning, has been moving with the times to stay relevant and attract funding, but this has proven increasingly difficult.
Many professors today are progressive, fighting for social justice against racism, sexism, and other prejudices. Arday, despite allegations of plagiarism and implausible claims about his background, including being a world-class athlete with a leg injury, was appointed to a prestigious post based on his race and identity, rather than his academic achievements.
This move has sparked controversy, as it has led to the downfall of other black professors who were hired as "DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) hires" due to their identity rather than their abilities. The drive for DEI in academia, government, and corporations is now facing criticism, as it leads to an unfair assessment of candidates and threatens to undermine the standards of serious disciplines.
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