Only in america: university professors threaten to give bad grades to students who use 'offensive' language, like 'male' and 'female'
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Washington State University professors have warned students that using "oppressive and hateful language" such as "male," "female," and "illegal
immigrant" will result in bad grades. But administrators promised to ensure that no student will be punished for "using terms that may be deemed offensive to some." SUBSCRIBE
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