SINGAPORE academic Thio Li-ann's upcoming teaching stint at the New York University has stirred up a debate.

A former Nominated Member of Parliament, Dr Thio has been invited to teach a human rights course at the NYU's School of Law in the fall semester, reported The New Paper on Friday.

This has prompted some students to draw attention to her strong anti-gay views and raising questions if she should have been picked for the role. Some students and alumni even want Dr Thio's invitation to be rescinded.

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