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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean, wouldn't any work of classic literature that references sexual activity get this warning?  E.g. To Kill a Mockingbird, The Sound and the Fury, Lolita, and lots more.[/quote]

You wish -  The don't read the classics that reinforce the patriarchy.  They read new books about gay sex and how minorities are targets.  We're in a very sad and depressing time in history.[/quote]

I read To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, 1984, and Wuthering Heights in HS in the 90's. None of those reinforced the patriarchy. They all had some very specific elelment that pushed against systemic structures that reinforced racism, patriarchy, and elitism. Seriously? Most classics end up being classics because they are well written, contain an strong use of literary techniques, and challenge the norms of society.

Greek Dramas almost all revolve around controversial topics, incest, gay sex, and the like. Shakespeare includes fratricide, lots of sex, and other adult themes.

I am failing to see how those novels/plays that you consider classics are less controversial then most of what I read in high school. [/quote]

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