Only in America: University apologizes for requiring students to detail their sexual histories in program on consent

An apology to the students of the University of Southern California.
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The University of Southern California is apologizing for requiring all students to detail their sexual histories in a training program on sexual consent. The mandatory online class included specific questions about students' sexual frequency, number of partners, and condom use. After students objected, the university apologized "for any offense or discomfort."

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