<p>With all due respect, there are more scholarly pursuits leading to the "broadening of one's mind" that that of viewing VM. Academic freedom should also be a consideration. The issue of violence against women is indeed egregious -- I agree with ndparent. However, there are other ways to address this horror. The University sponsoring such a contoversial production may actually be to a lesser benefit that origininally intended. Moreover, there are risks of polariztion and divisiveness. Irish, once again, you are courageous. I can understand your displeasure with having to have been required to attend.
Bottom line, there are other ways to "broaden the mind." National or international acclaim doesn't matter. Much has gone awry with values and morals in the international realm. It's moral relativism runamok. There are still those that believe in some absolutes -- rights and wrongs -- yes, especially regarding violence toward men and women. We may simply choose a more conservative venue for instilling respectful values. Those choices should be respected as well.</p>