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Michigan State professors call plant reproduction textbook descriptions sexist
Original: Biology textbook descriptions of plant reproduction are sexist, Michigan State professors say
Professors at Michigan State University argue that biology textbooks describe plant reproduction in sexist terms, claiming the language used to explain how plants reproduce reflects gender bias. The claim has drawn attention and criticism from conservative outlets, sparking debate over whether scientific descriptions should be revised or whether the argument overreaches into ordinary biology terminology.
Why now: The unusual claim that standard biology language is sexist is prompting backlash and debate about ideology in science education.
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