Topic: University Of New Mexico

A USC professor faced backlash after using a Chinese filler word that sounds similar to a racial slur in English. Separately, a professor at the University of New Mexico, Idris Robinson, delivered a controversial lecture using extreme metaphors to describe the dynamics of racism. These incidents highlight the increasing sensitivity and potential for "cancel culture" within higher education regarding language and racial discourse.

Professor Idris Robinson cited a James Baldwin short story to argue that racism is driven by deep "libidinal drives" and sexual mutilation. Critics argue that using fictional stories as a basis for sociological analysis is flawed and that such lectures are intentionally provocative. The discussion suggests that these academic theories often serve to further racial division rather than provide objective insight.