Agenda Profile: Henn Põlluaas
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is fundamentally value-based, focusing specifically on the primary school curriculum while opposing the treatment of both biological and psychological gender definitions. The speaker vehemently objects to the normalization of deviations, viewing it as a direct threat to children's mental health and a deliberate attempt to cause confusion. This stance is in strong opposition to the current educational policy direction.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge concerning mental health and the definition of disorders, specifically referencing the European Union Agency for Asylum’s definition of a mental disorder. This knowledge is applied when addressing the topics of biological sex and gender identity, in order to label the opposing side’s viewpoint as a mental disorder.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, accusing the opposition of dodging the core issue and confusing children. It employs both emotional appeals (the psychological problems inflicted on children) and authoritative references (the definition provided by an EU agency). The tone is anxious and moralizing, emphasizing the threat posed to social norms.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are those attempting to normalize gender identity deviation and introduce it at the elementary school level. The criticism is intense and values-based, accusing the opposing side of causing psychological problems for children and intentionally confusing them.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national education policy (basic school textbooks) and the international level, leveraging the authority of the European Union agency. Local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Socially, the issues of gender identity and education are at the forefront. The speaker strongly opposes the teaching of diverse gender concepts in basic school, labeling the denial of biological sex as a mental disorder. This position is aimed at protecting traditional social norms from confusing children.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the control of education and curricula, a matter directly linked to the inquiry concerning the content of basic school textbooks. The speaker is acting as an objector regarding the direction taken by the established educational materials.
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