This Magazine (Ms.) Could Be Banned: A Sneak Peek Into Ms.' Summer 2023 Issue

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This Magazine Could Be Banned: A Sneak Peek Into Ms.’ Summer 2023 Issue
6/9/2023 by Camille Hahn



In the Summer issue of Ms., we look into the origins and consequences of a new Florida law that mandates that all 40 of the state’s public colleges and universities assess their academic offerings to safeguard against curricula “based on theories that systematic racism, sexism, oppression and privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States.” This legislation could decimate degree programs in women’s and gender studies, Africana, ethnic and queer studies, among others.

And lest you think this is just a “Florida problem,” author Aviva Dove-Viebahn explains how the law fits into a radical right-wing strategy that extends nationwide. Lorna Bracewell, an associate professor at Flagler College in St. Augustine, warns that “if these policies are permitted to go into effect … It’s a death knell for public education in the state—and it’s not going to be confined to the state.”

This story is the latest installment in Ms.’ Women & Democracy series, exploring what it means to measure the ebb and flow of inclusive democracy, in the U.S. and globally, with the principles of gender equity front and center.

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https://msmagazine.com/2023/06/09/ms-magazine-summer-2023-cover/