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We're alarmed by multiple complaints against Prof. Steven Greer (Law School) for his reported use of discriminatory remarks and Islamophobic rhetoric. We are disappointed by the apathy and the lack of action from the university when these concerns were brought to their attention.
Law students have reported that Greer frequently expresses views in classes that can be deemed Islamophobic, bigoted and divisive. Greer stated "if a particular piece of legislation impacts disproportionately against a group, it looks 'superficially' like it is discrimination ...
-this is the case with China Muslims in re education camps”, erasing the reality of their subjugation."
His use of the horrific events of the Charlie Hebdo attack as evidence of Islam's stance on freedom of speech is an example of the kind of Islamophobic rhetoric that aims to
His use of the horrific events of the Charlie Hebdo attack as evidence of Islam's stance on freedom of speech is an example of the kind of Islamophobic rhetoric that aims to
-posit the actions of murderers as being representative of the entire Muslim community. These are only a few of the many examples we see of hostility and bigotry towards Muslims.
These examples along with other evidence, expose a clear lack of depth of knowledge about Islam. They also show an institutional failing to understand how this kind of rhetoric will cause harm; not only to the Muslim students in his classes but also in the way these ideas will...
-deepen divisions between Muslims and the wider society.
The recent adoption of APPG definition of Islamophobia has no effect in practice. It is now our representative responsibility to highlight how this definition seeks to protect no one and is wholly not fit for purpose in...
The recent adoption of APPG definition of Islamophobia has no effect in practice. It is now our representative responsibility to highlight how this definition seeks to protect no one and is wholly not fit for purpose in...
-addressing our experiences of Islamophobia. notably as the university implementation of policies to protect its students have to be "balanced' with "academic freedom".
The gross misconduct that has been underway at the university for years, without accountability, is concerning. The university has committed to "decolonising the curriculum” and ensuring that their curricula is inclusive in scope and delivery'.
We hope that they will act on the 'speak-up' culture they want to push forward.
#ScrapTheModule
#ScrapTheModule
Our full statement can be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/14X-PudoUgf70TkwDZsYJdrRl7PHBCTpp/view?usp=sharing
