Oregon State University Professor Reports Student for 'Transphobic' Views on Sex

An instructor at Oregon State University reported an undergraduate student to the school's bias response team for submitting a report that challenged gender theory and asserted that there are only two sexes. The unidentified professor described the student's work as "very transphobic."

The student, whose name was redacted from records obtained by The College Fix, chose gender theory as the subject for his final assignment, an "action project." The project required students to identify a local issue, find relevant sources, define a timeline, and suggest solutions.

The professor stated that while the student had performed well in the course, his final report raised concerns. The instructor noted that the project contained "extensive examples of transphobia" and that the student "did not understand the differences between sex and gender, or that both sex and gender exist on a spectrum outside of the binary."

In addition to challenging the student's views on gender, the instructor also questioned the rigor and accuracy of the sources the student used for his research, stating they were not "rigorous" or "accurate," even though peer-reviewed resources were not required. The instructor felt the student's views were not aligned with the university's mission statement, which emphasizes promoting progress for the people of Oregon and the nation. The complaint stated, "these views are not in keeping with CoEd or OSU values."

The instructor expressed hope that the situation could be resolved with "more education," suggesting the student might be "confused, was misled or is uninformed on these topics."

Angela Morabito, communications director for the Defense of Freedom Institute, commented that the bias report appeared to be an attempt to "punish someone for the 'crime' of disagreeing with woke gender ideology." She added that such bias reporting systems can negatively impact student expression, particularly when controversial viewpoints are involved, and that these systems may threaten free speech and academic freedom on campus.