Education Quote by Salman Rushdie
“Rohinton Mistry's celebrated novel 'Such a Long Journey' was pulled off the syllabus of Mumbai University because local extremists objected to its content.”
About This Quote
Source News: Mumbai University syllabus controversy, 2020
The novel was removed due to extremist pressure over its content.
In simple terms: Extremists caused the book's removal.
Key Takeaway
Defend artistic freedom.
Themes
censorship
politics
literature
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- university curricula
- public debates
- book clubs
Key Concepts
freedom of expression
academic freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do institutions have to protect controversial works?
- How does censorship affect cultural growth?
A Different Perspective
Censorship may suppress diverse viewpoints.
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