{"id":2139595,"date":"2024-01-03T14:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T19:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-women-in-college-living-with-social-pressure-silencing-and-censorship\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T14:47:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T19:47:58","slug":"conservative-women-in-college-living-with-social-pressure-silencing-and-censorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-women-in-college-living-with-social-pressure-silencing-and-censorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservative college women: Battling social pressure, silencing, and censorship"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fconservative-women-in-college-living-with-social-pressure-silencing-and-censorship%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=2139595&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>Living \u2063With Social Pressure, Silencing, And Censorship<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a \u2064leaked Instagram post,\u200d a Yale \u2062Law \u2064School student called for the social ostracization and harassment of conservative peers simply\u200c because they were part of \u200dthe Federalist Society. This kind of attitude towards conservatives is not\u200d limited to law\u200b school; it is present on undergraduate campuses as well. Conservative\u200b students are often treated as \u200coutcasts and threats that \u200dmust\u200d be silenced or removed from social spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This creates immense social pressure for conservatives to self-censor and keep \u200dtheir views quiet. The\u2062 fear\u200d of grades being \u2062affected or social lives being impacted leads many conservative students to go underground with their beliefs. However, this silencing pressure is\u2062 detrimental\u2062 to everyone on campus. \u200bIt deprives conservatives of the opportunity to \u2064refine their\u200d views and find like-minded\u2062 friends, while also preventing\u200c liberals from \u200dengaging with different perspectives\u2062 and challenging their own beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u2064 stifling atmosphere on campus is evident in the extent\u200c of self-censorship among students. A report from the\u200b Knight Foundation \u2064found that a majority of students believe that the\u2062 campus\u200c climate prevents them from expressing their true opinions. Conservative students,\u2062 in particular, \u2063are more likely to self-censor compared to their liberal counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Social \u200cPressure \u2064Shows Up In Different Places And Ways<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Social pressure can manifest anywhere on campus, even in\u2062 the confines of one&#8217;s own dorm room. Many \u2062conservative students choose to \u2062keep their\u2063 views quiet out of fear of losing friends. \u2062The stories shared in\u2064 the book &#8220;She&#8217;s Conservative: Stories of Trials and Triumphs \u2062on\u200d America&#8217;s\u2062 College Campuses&#8221; highlight the\u2062 challenges faced by conservative women in college. These women\u2062 often\u2064 felt compelled to\u2063 avoid political discussions to maintain friendships, fearing that their \u200cconservative views would be dismissed or \u2064ridiculed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Use The Power Of Persuasion<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Persuasion techniques can be effective\u2063 in \u200cfostering civil conversations and\u200d avoiding \u200bsocial \u200dostracization. By focusing on the impact of certain policies on individuals, rather than solely \u200don \u2062the interests of companies, one can appeal to\u2063 empathy and understanding. It is crucial to approach discussions with the intention of helping \u200bpeople and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>It\u2019s Okay To Lose Friends \u2014 They\u2064 Weren\u2019t Your Real Friends \u2064Anyway<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it may be difficult to lose friends due to differing political beliefs, it\u2064 is important to remember that true friends will accept\u200c and support you regardless. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who share \u2062your values can create a strong \u2064community and provide a sense of belonging. Losing some\u200c friendships\u200b may be a necessary step towards finding genuine connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the social pressure and challenges, conservative students can still have an amazing college experience. By getting \u2063involved\u200c in\u200d conservative causes and finding a\u200d supportive community, \u2062they can thrive and \u200cmake lasting friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>* * \u200c*<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karin A. Lips \u200dis the Founder and President of the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) and author of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CPZYF1FR?ref=myi_title_dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman\u2019s Guide to College.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> She is a graduate\u2064 of the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia School of Law and practiced law\u200d at Wiley Rein LLP. She was a Spring 2016 Resident Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics. You can follow her on\u2062 Instagram at @karin.lips and X\/Twitter at @klips.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This \u2062is an adapted excerpt from \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Youre-Not-Alone-Conservative-College\/dp\/B0CPZYF1FR\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BI3QV615VZ9C&#038;keywords=the+conservative+woman%27s+guide+to+college&#038;qid=1704295824&#038;sprefix=the+conservative+woman%27s+guide%2Caps%2C95&#038;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You\u2019re Not Alone: The Conservative \u200dWoman\u2019s Guide to College<\/a>,\u201d by Karin A. Lips. Copyright \u00a9 2023 NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN. Reprinted by permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The views \u2064expressed in this piece are those of the \u200cauthor and do not necessarily represent those of the Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063What are the benefits of fostering an environment that encourages free expression \u2062and respectful dialogue in terms of personal and intellectual\u200b growth<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ght: 400&#8243;>While it can be painful\u200c to lose friends due to differences in political beliefs, it is important to remember\u2064 that true friends should accept\u2064 and\u2063 respect your viewpoints. If someone is unwilling to engage in civil discussions or accept differing opinions, then they may not have been genuine friends to \u200bbegin\u200b with. Surrounding oneself with individuals who are open-minded and willing to \u2063engage \u2063in respectful dialogue \u2063is essential for personal growth and intellectual development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Creating A Culture Of Inclusion And Respect<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To combat social pressure, silencing, and \u200dcensorship on campus,\u200b it is crucial to create a culture of inclusion and respect for \u2062all perspectives. Universities should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tyre-nichols-death-memphis-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges\/\" title=\"Memphis cop admits guilt in federal case over Tyre Nichols' death.\">promote\u2063 open dialogue<\/a> and encourage \u200cthe\u200d exchange of ideas in a civil manner.\u200d This can be achieved \u2062through the implementation of programs\u200c and initiatives that foster understanding, empathy, and \u2063critical thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, professors \u200cand administrators can play a vital \u200drole in cultivating an environment that values diversity of thought. By actively encouraging students to voice their opinions and respectfully challenge one another, they can foster an atmosphere that promotes intellectual growth and prepares students for the realities of a diverse and interconnected world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The Importance Of Embracing Diversity Of Thought<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In order to thrive as a society, we must recognize the value of diversity of thought and the necessity of engaging \u2063with different perspectives. By fostering \u2063an environment that encourages free expression and respectful dialogue, \u2062we can\u200c combat social pressure, silencing, and censorship. This\u2063 allows for the exploration of a wide range of ideas,\u200c leading to personal growth, intellectual \u2064development, \u200dand the creation of a more inclusive and progressive\u200c society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Living with social pressure,\u2064 silencing, and censorship is a reality that many conservative \u2064students face on college campuses. However, by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/veggietales-creator-joins-rob-reiner-to-create-anti-christian-documentary\/\" title=\"VeggieTales' creator teams up with Rob Reiner for new anti-Christian film\">promoting\u2063 open dialogue<\/a>, \u2064embracing diversity of thought, and creating a culture of inclusion and respect,\u2063 we can strive towards a more welcoming\u200b and intellectually stimulating environment for all students.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In her book &#8220;You&#8217;re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman&#8217;s Guide to College,&#8221; Karin A. Lips discusses the challenges faced by Shyamala Ramakrishna, a Yale Law School student, in dealing with social pressure, silencing, and censorship following the leaked Dobbs v. 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