Summary
A student at the University of Oklahoma received a zero grade on an essay about transgender rights, sparking a debate. The student claimed discrimination, while the instructor said the essay lacked supporting evidence. The issue gained attention online, leading to discussions on whether the grading was fair.
Key Facts
- A University of Oklahoma student got a zero on an essay about transgender rights.
- The student called the belief in multiple genders "demonic."
- The student filed a complaint, claiming the grade was due to her religious beliefs.
- The instructor who gave the grade is on leave after the essay went viral.
- The instructor criticized the essay for lack of evidence and poor arguments.
- A local organization posted the essay and instructor's comments online, increasing attention.
- The student's mother, an attorney, supported her daughter publicly.
- The essay accounted for three percent of the student's final grade.
