A British university has advised its students that they might feel uncomfortable during the study of Greek mythology, sparking fierce reactions.
There has been an uproar in Britain over a university advising students to seek support from welfare services if the study of Greek mythology causes them... psychological issues.
Students attending the course "Women in Homer" were informed at the beginning of the class that they might find the content of this specific course "uncomfortable and provocative," particularly references to infant mortality, rape, and sexual violence.
The university also advises students that if they feel anxious during the teaching, they can leave the classroom, contact the Wellbeing program for psychological support, and of course, speak with the responsible professor.
The issue quickly became known throughout the country, with many academics strongly criticizing this absurd decision by the university.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson also commented on the incident, calling for the university to withdraw the "unthinkable" and "absurd" warning.
Mr. Johnson stated, "Are they really saying that their students are so fragile that they can't enjoy Homer?"
A spokesperson from the University of Exeter, responding to the backlash, stated, "The university staunchly supports both academic freedom and freedom of speech and recognizes that this means students might encounter views and content that could be unsettling during their studies."
The spokesperson added that content warnings "help ensure that students who might be affected by specific topics are not subjected to something they cannot handle."
