Purging George Orwell's books misses what drives the political right
British exam boards are removing George Orwell's classic novels from syllabi, citing inclusivity and concerns over the author's personal history. Critics argue this trend reflects an anachronistic application of modern moral standards to historical literature, potentially hindering students' understanding of political dynamics.
A British exam board has removed Orwell's books from its examinations in the name of inclusivity and diversity. But Sisa San Sebastián Hurtig argues such political correctness has the opposite effect. Preventing children from reading Orwell hinders their understanding of political dynamics, particularly the way that class insecurity is driving the rise of the political right
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