{"id":2079698,"date":"2023-10-26T03:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T07:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-admin-defends-university-sponsored-drag-show-under-the-guise-of-academic-freedom\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T03:27:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T07:27:12","slug":"notre-dame-admin-defends-university-sponsored-drag-show-under-the-guise-of-academic-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-admin-defends-university-sponsored-drag-show-under-the-guise-of-academic-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Notre Dame defends drag show as &#8216;academic freedom&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnotre-dame-admin-defends-university-sponsored-drag-show-under-the-guise-of-academic-freedom%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2079698&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The University of Notre Dame Plans to Host a\u2064 Drag Show<\/h2>\n<p>The Film, Television, and Theater (FTT) Department at \u2062the \u200bUniversity of Notre Dame is stirring up controversy once again. On November\u200d 3,\u2063 they\u200d will be hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shocking-video-shows-two-children-collecting-tips-on-stage-at-drag-nightclub\/\" title=\"Shocking Video Shows Two Children Collecting Tips On Stage At Drag Nightclub\">drag show<\/a>, pushing the boundaries\u2062 of their\u200c Catholic identity and embracing &#8220;academic freedom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1842 by a \u2064French missionary priest, \u200bthe University of Notre Dame prides itself \u200con its Catholic \u200bintellectual tradition.\u200b Their \u200dmission is \u200cto cultivate students who will make a positive impact\u2062 on the world. However, recent events have raised questions about the school&#8217;s commitment to its Catholic values.<\/p>\n<p>The drag show was announced following the conclusion of\u200c a one-credit\u200b class titled &#8220;What a\u200d Drag: Drag on\u2064 Screen \u2014 Variations\u2062 and Meanings.&#8221; The course instructor, Pamela Wojcik, a professor\u2063 of FTT and Gender \u200bStudies, explained that students would explore the history and significance \u2062of drag through readings, discussions,\u200c and screenings.<\/p>\n<p>Posters around campus have confirmed the event, \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-admin-defends-university-sponsored-drag-show-under-the-guise-of-academic-freedom\/\" title=\"Notre Dame defends drag show as 'academic freedom'.\">featuring renowned drag artists<\/a> such as Blair St. Clair,\u200b London BaCall, and \u2064a student\u2062 performer \u2064named \u2064Cordelia. \u200dThe show is co-sponsored by the Departments of Music\u200d and American Studies, the College\u2063 of Arts and Letters Initiative on\u2063 Race and\u200c Resilience, the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts, and the Gender Studies \u2062Program.<\/p>\n<p>Not\u2064 everyone is pleased with this development. \u200bThe Irish Rover, the school&#8217;s independent Catholic student newspaper, published an article expressing concerns about the drag show. The editor-in-chief, Nico Schmitz, called\u200c on those who value Notre Dame&#8217;s Catholic identity to voice their opposition.<\/p>\n<p>Students who oppose the event\u200d have\u2063 launched a campaign urging the university administration to withdraw funding. They argue that the drag show contradicts the Catholic Church&#8217;s \u2064teachings on sexuality and undermines the university&#8217;s\u200d mission.<\/p>\n<p>So far, over 400 people have sent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/burbank-mayor-confronted-by-councilwoman-about-behavior-the-line-has-been-crossed\/\" title=\"Burbank mayor confronted by councilwoman over inappropriate behavior: 'Line crossed'\">emails expressing<\/a> their opposition, \u200dbut the university has only responded with\u200d automated \u2064messages\u2062 defending the event\u2063 as an exercise of &#8220;academic\u2062 freedom&#8221; and &#8220;freedom of \u200dexpression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the drag show argue that it violates university policies against harassment and\u200b degrading treatment of women.\u2062 They \u200cbelieve\u200c that drag performances distort the truth of\u200c God&#8217;s creation of \u2063man and \u2062woman.<\/p>\n<p>If the university does not cancel the show, students are\u200d planning\u2062 to hold a rosary rally outside\u2062 the performance venue on\u2062 November 3. The controversy surrounding the drag show \u200bat the University\u2064 of Notre Dame continues to unfold.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062Why do critics believe that a Catholic institution like Notre Dame should not endorse or support events that promote lifestyles or behaviors at \u2064odds with Catholic teachings?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bOunced by the \u200dFTT Department as part of their ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity on campus. In a statement, they explained that the drag show is an opportunity for students to explore and celebrate the artistry and creativity involved in drag performance.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2063the \u2063FTT Department argues that\u2062 hosting a drag show aligns with the principles of academic freedom and artistic expression, many within the Notre Dame community feel that this event contradicts the Catholic teachings upheld by the\u2063 university. Some view it as \u2062a direct affront to the values and traditions that the university holds dear.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue\u2064 that a Catholic institution should \u200cnot be endorsing or supporting \u200bevents that promote \u200dlifestyles or\u2064 behaviors that are at odds with\u2062 Catholic\u200b teachings. \u200dThey believe that \u200cthe university should prioritize its Catholic identity above all else and avoid events\u2062 that\u200d may be seen as \u2062contradictory to its values.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of the drag show, on \u2064the other hand, argue that it\u200b is important for Notre Dame to\u200c create an inclusive environment where all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-reasons-making-taxpayers-pay-off-student-loans-is-a-rotten-idea\/\" title=\"5 Reasons Making Taxpayers Pay Off Student Loans Is A Rotten Idea\">students feel<\/a> welcome and accepted. They believe that\u200c by hosting a drag show, \u200cthe university is demonstrating its \u2063commitment to diversity and providing\u200c a platform for students to express themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the drag show at Notre Dame is not unique to this university.\u2062 Many Catholic institutions have faced similar\u2063 debates when\u2062 it comes to balancing their\u200c religious identity with the demands for inclusivity and diversity.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the controversy, Notre Dame&#8217;s administration has stated that the drag show is an\u2062 independent event organized by the FTT Department. They \u2064maintain that while \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-state-university-considers-punishing-students-who-advocate-for-free-speech-on-iconic-free-speech-rock\/\" title=\"Michigan State University Considers Punishing Students Who Advocate For Free Speech On Iconic Free Speech Rock\">university supports freedom<\/a> of expression \u2063and\u2064 the academic mission of the \u200ddepartment, they do not endorse or oppose the specific content of \u2063the event.<\/p>\n<p>This response has\u200c left\u200b many with mixed feelings. While some appreciate \u200dthe \u2064university&#8217;s \u2063commitment to academic freedom, others are disappointed that Notre Dame is not taking a \u2062more definitive stance on the issue. They argue that by allowing the event to take place, the university is indirectly endorsing it.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming drag\u2064 show at the University of Notre Dame is undoubtedly a sensitive and divisive topic. It raises questions about \u2062the balance between academic freedom, diversity, and Catholic values. Regardless of one&#8217;s stance on the issue, it is clear that events like these will continue to test the boundaries of Catholic institutions and their commitment\u200b to their religious identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Notre Dame&#8217;s FTT Department will hold a drag show on Nov. 3, amidst ongoing debates about the institution&#8217;s Catholic identity and academic freedom. This event follows a string of controversies, highlighting the university&#8217;s efforts to navigate these issues. Originally established by a French missionary priest, Notre Dame continues to explore its boundaries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2508,"featured_media":2079699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2079698","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079698","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2508"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2079698"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079698\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079698"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}