Woke madness as top university tells lecturers to avoid the term ‘vulnerable’ as it could ‘disempower people’

WOKE bosses at a top university have told its lecturers to avoid the term “vulnerable”.

They say it could “disempower people” – even if they are genuinely at risk because of a physical or mental health condition.

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The guideline at University College London is the latest example of language madness engulfing elite campuses.

Other words deemed off limits to the institution’s world-leading researchers are “sufferer” and “the blind”.

The language manual encourages staff to make students introduce themselves using words, symbols or colours that “represent different aspects of who they are”.

Another section tells staff they should aim to attend at least two workshops on inclusive language and “read and study literature that explores the cultural nuances and variations of inclusive language”.

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Last night former cabinet minister Sir Alec Shelbrooke fumed: "This is ridiculous.

"While do-gooder academics sit around thinking of ways to mess around with the English language, they don't consider how these types of guidelines could affect real people.

"Some universities are becoming more like schools. You don't go to university just to read a degree but to expand your mind.

"And quite frankly, what is the point of universities if you can't have free speech?"

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It comes after we revealed Newcastle University academics had been urged to stop using the local greeting “pet”.

A UCL spokesman said: “This guide is a starting point for our teaching staff to help them understand how to engage appropriately and build trust by using inclusive language.

“UCL is a highly diverse community of 65,000 staff and students and we are determined to create an environment in which everyone can be themselves and is respected as a valued member of the university.

“This guidance is designed to help staff who are looking for support in this area.”