Despite only a few days having passed since the Syrian Parliament session on education and schools, debate continues to rage. In recent hours, many Syrians have reshared a video excerpt from a speech by MP Mohammad Al-Zoubi, delivered in parliament last Monday, concerning education in Syrian schools.
Al-Zoubi criticized what he described as the 'feminization of education,' pointing out that anyone entering the country's schools, especially in primary and intermediate stages, finds only female teachers without male instructors, directors, or supervisors, 'which does not give strength to the student's character.'
He suggested that students at this age need a 'male teacher figure to develop a strong personality.'
These comments, however, have sparked widespread criticism, with some Syrians labeling them as ignorant and sexist.
Others argued that such remarks are inappropriate coming from a representative meant to represent all Syrians.
A Clarification from the MP
Conversely, some defended Al-Zoubi as a respected MP and education activist, suggesting he may have misspoken.
The mentioned MP later clarified that the video was taken out of context. He reiterated in a television interview on Tuesday that he supports women's work in all fields, noting that he has a daughter who is a doctor and another who is a teacher.
Meanwhile, another name entered the controversy, that of MP Ahmed Mohammad Ismail, who called for reintroducing corporal punishment in schools!