In Seattle, a sophomore at Chief Sealth International High School faced academic consequences for holding a viewpoint that didn’t align with the curriculum’s progressive narrative. The student, while tackling an assignment on “Understanding Gender vs. Sex” in an Ethnic Studies World History class, received a failing grade for asserting that men can not become pregnant.
The incident sparked debate as the student, uncomfortable with conforming to left-wing LGBTQ ideology, expressed their belief that only women can become pregnant and that only men possess male reproductive anatomy.
The situation gained attention when the student’s mother, concerned about the imposition of inaccurate information conflicting with her child’s beliefs, spoke out on the Jason Rantz Show. She questioned the legality of enforcing such viewpoints and penalizing students for their beliefs.
According to reports, the quiz contained questions about pronouns, sexual orientation, and reproductive anatomy. The student answered in line with their understanding: affirming that men have penises and only women can get pregnant. However, these responses were deemed incorrect by the teacher.
You cannot make this up. A teacher failed a student for answering on a quiz that men can’t get pregnant and all men have p*n*ses.
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— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 11, 2023
Despite the mother’s attempts to address her concerns with school officials, including objections to her child being discouraged from using the term ‘straight,’ there was little response or acknowledgment of the issue. The mother stood by her son’s refusal to compromise his beliefs, arguing that they were based on medically and scientifically accurate information.
While the school district didn’t apologize or admit fault on the teacher’s part, they assured that the score from this particular quiz wouldn’t affect the student’s overall grade. A school spokesperson emphasized the district’s commitment to creating inclusive environments for discussions on contemporary issues, emphasizing the exploration of power systems such as racism and patriarchy.
This incident highlights a broader trend in Seattle schools, with a significant decrease in enrollment noted since the 2019-2020 school year. This decline could be indicative of various factors, including differing viewpoints on educational approaches or discomfort with specific curriculum elements.
