Can a 5’9″ white guy “identify” as a 6’5″ Chinese woman?
The inaugural episode of FPIW’s new series, College Kids Say the Darndest Things, asked students questions on the issue of identity. Can someone identify as something that they are not? And can they be wrong?
You can watch the hilarious, yet concerning 4-minute episode here:
If students can’t draw a line on an observable reality as simple as someone’s height, how can we expect them to discern truth from lies on issues that actually matter?
This new series, funded by generous donors in Washington, aims to educate college students and the general public on the importance of issues by considering the root implications of policies and positions, and not just taking cues from social justice rhetoric.