Two classic American novels are set to be removed from a curriculum in the U.K. over concerns about racism and the books' use of racial slurs. Reading lists won't include "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck and "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee under the Welsh General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). "Of Mice and Men," published in 1937, tells the story of two displaced migrant workers, George and Lennie. The two dream of owning a …

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Both American classics have been criticised for their inclusion of racial slurs.

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Of Mice And Men and To Kill A Mockingbird removed from Welsh GCSE curriculum

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In some rather strange news this festive season, it transpires that the Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC) has banned John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men from being studied at GCSE level in Wales. The news comes amid concerns about the use of racist language in the novel, with the move to come into force from

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Classic American novel Of Mice And Men has been removed from the Welsh GCSE curriculum amid concerns about racism. The new English Language and Literature syllabus issued by the country’s largest exam board WJEC will be taught from September 2025 and does not include the book. John Steinbeck’s 1937 text has long been part of the GCSE curriculum in the UK and follows the story of two migrant ranch workers during the Great Depression. 
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The Shadow Education Secretary has spoken out against the Welsh Government’s decision to remove Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men from the GCSE curriculum, citing concerns over outdated language and offensive themes.

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Of Mice and Men GCSE ban a missed opportunity for education on racism and sexism

Both American classics have been criticised for their inclusion of racial slurs.  Classic American novel Of Mice And Men has been removed from the Welsh GCSE curriculum amid concerns about racism. The new English Language and Literature syllabus issued by the country’s largest exam board WJEC will be taught from September 2025 and does not include the book. John Steinbeck’s 1937 text has long been part of the GCSE curriculum in the UK and follow…

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Natasha Ashgar MS, the Shadow Education Secretary has spoken out against the the Welsh Government’s decision to remove Of Mice and Men from the GCSE curriculum arguing that banning the book is counterproductive and limits educational opportunities.

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