Wednesday, October 4, 2017

UK’s BSU Rejects Transgender Research to Keep Progressive Reputation Over Academic Excellence


United Kingdom (UK) Bath Spa University (BSU) has refused a student’s request to research the regret experienced by people – who transitioned back to their original birth sex – after undergoing gender reassignment surgery.  The reasoning behind BSU’s ban on the study had nothing to do with academics … and everything to do with campus politics.

“[The proposed study] may be detrimental to the reputation of the institution,” the university stated, according to a report.  In other words, the fear of being labeled “politically incorrect” was of greater concern to BSU.  [Perhaps BSU should more correctly stand for B_ll Sh_ t University.]  Clearly, this UK university is more concerned for its progressive reputation than its pursuit for academic excellence.

Psychotherapist, James Caspian, was denied permission to conduct his proposed study to complete his master’s degree in counseling and psychotherapy.  Caspian told The Sunday Times, “[Bath Spa University is violating] the most basic tenets of academic and intellectual freedom of inquiry.”

A backlash on the Internet – especially social media – was feared by BSU which seeks to protect its Leftist reputation and pro-LGBT image.

Caspian – who specializes in therapy for transgender people – merely sought to enlighten the medical community about the possible pitfalls of transgender surgery, which can do irreparable physical and psychological damage to patients.

“Caspian’s proposal was initially approved by BSU, but he couldn’t find people willing to take part in it,” The Christian Post (CP) reported.  “He then asked if he could change the proposal to include women who had transitioned to men and reverted to living as women without reversing their surgery.  The university told Caspian that he would need to write a new proposal to its ethics sub-committee, which rejected the request.”  “Engaging in a potentially ‘politically incorrect’ piece of research carries a risk to the university,” the rejection slip issued to Caspian reads, according to CP.

The 58-year-old counselor lamented over the fact that BSU is too intent on not offending others to take its academics seriously.  “The fundamental reason given was that it might cause criticism of the research on social media and criticism of the research would be criticism of the university and they also added it was better not to offend people,” Caspian told BBC Radio 4, according to the Independent.  “I was astonished at that decision.  I think a university exists to encourage discussion, research, dissent even – challenging ideas that are out of date or not particularly useful.”

The veteran counselor of 16-years was upset that BSU is getting away with violating his educational rights.  “Where would the reputation of a university stand that cannot follow the most basic tenets of academic and intellectual freedom of inquiry?” Caspian posed to Breitbart London.

Stories circulating around London also indicate that the transgender movement is purposely manipulating and pressuring children to adopt a gender-confused lifestyle that they will eventually grow out of, as was displayed in a series of tweets.

Over time, the world is seeing more and more transgenders who return to their natural gender.  “[Caspian] pointed out that studies of the percentage of people regretting ‘transitioning’ their gender ranged from a couple of percent to 20 percent, and said new research was needed as attitudes changed and practitioners observed a rise in those reversing surgery.”

Today, violence is often witnessed in the transgender community, which has been reported on by Breitbart.  The Leftist movement is reportedly turning to violent demonstrations to push their worldview on others, especially when confronting those who disagree.  “Opponents of transgender ideology have claimed the transgender lobby is aggressive – and even violent – in its attempts to promote transgenderism and silence criticism, and some feminist campaigners have been physically attacked by trans activists,” Breitbart London’s Liam Deacon pointed out.

Caspian does not know what the BSU fears would happen by allowing his research, which he insists would only help – not hinder – patients.  “It’s ridiculous,” he asserted, according to Breitbart London.  “I’m in my late 50s, I’m an expert in my field and I’m not even on social media.  I’m not frightened at all.  Asking questions is not a hate crime.”

Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr.
Chaplain (Colonel-Ret), U.S. Army
Pastor, Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel

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