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Trial by Social Media? The Boundaries of Feminist Teaching in China

A law school professor was dismissed after online controversy over her course on women’s rights.

On September 29, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) announced the dismissal of a teacher surnamed Pei, widely identified in reporting as law school assistant professor Pei Yi. The university canceled her eligibility to supervise graduate students, revoked her eligibility to hold a teaching position at BIT, and terminated her employment. 

The university said a special working group had investigated allegations against Pei and found serious violations of teachers’ professional ethics and codes of conduct. Its public statement did not specify the conduct or disclose the supporting evidence.

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On September 29, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) announced the dismissal of a teacher surnamed Pei, widely identified in........

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