The University of Nebraska at Kearney has banned a textbook on human sexuality following a student complaint that the material constituted pornography.
An internal investigation determined that the textbook did not violate state law. Despite this finding, university officials proceeded with the ban.
Jonathan Friedman, managing director of US Free Expression Programs at PEN America, criticized the decision. He stated that college students are mature enough to distinguish educational content from pornography.
Friedman added that restricting textbooks and images leaves students unprepared for professional scenarios in fields such as medicine and healthcare.
