Survey: Most UW students afraid to express views in class

UW free speech survey: Half of students afraid to speak, third of students want restrictions

(The Center Square) – There’s not a lot of confidence about free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses.

More than half of UW students choose not to express controversial views in class, survey finds

One in three students reported feeling pressured by an instructor to agree with a particular viewpoint in class or on an assignment, the survey found.

Survey: UW students afraid to express views in class

Reading Time: 3 minutes Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. This story is published in partnership with The Associated Press. Most students who responded to a survey about free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses said they’re afraid to express their views on controversial topics in class because they fear other students won’t ag…

Survey: Most UW students afraid to express views in class

Most students who responded to a survey about free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses said they're afraid to express their views on controversial topics in class.

Survey: Most UW students afraid to express views in class

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Most students who responded to a survey about free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses said they're afraid to express their views on controversial topics in class because they fear other students won't agree or it could hurt their grades, according to key findings released Wednesday.

Survey: Most UW students afraid to express views in class

Most students who responded to a survey about free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses said they're afraid to express their views on controversial topics in class because they fear other students won't agree or it could hurt their grades, according to key findings released Wednesday.