Zhang Xuefeng's remarks caused controversy again: the liberal arts "service industry" apologized
Recently, the remarks of Zhang Xuefeng, a famous teacher for postgraduate entrance examination, once again became the focus of heated discussions on the Internet, and he said in a live broadcast: "Liberal arts are all service industries, what is the service industry?".To sum it up in one word, it is 'licking', that is, 'I'll give you a smile'. The remarks sparked controversy among netizens, with some agreeing that the liberal arts needed to be reformed, while others dismissed such a statement as inappropriate.
Zhang Xuefeng's remarks sparked a strong response on the Internet, and many netizens expressed their dissatisfaction and doubts about him. Ma Liang, a professor at the School of Public Administration at Renmin University of Chinese and a researcher at the National Academy of Development and Strategy, responded to the incident, saying that liberal arts are not a "service industry" and have their own unique value and advantages. He believes that Zhang Xuefeng may be dissatisfied with the existing education and training system of liberal arts, but he should not stereotype and have colored glasses on the liberal arts because of their problems in cultivating talents in the past. 
In Ma Liang's response, he pointed out: "Mr. Zhang criticized the liberal arts and the liberal arts, and I think it was more because he was dissatisfied with the existing education and training system of the liberal arts. It is often said that the liberal arts curriculum is very watery, and when talking about the construction of new liberal arts, we also hope to change such a status quo and make the liberal arts stronger and harder. He called for a new understanding of the liberal arts, and said that the new liberal arts need to continue to strengthen the relevant construction.
In the face of the pressure of **, Zhang Xuefeng then updated two apologetic Weibo posts on his personal social account. "Am I saying the wrong thing again," he saidI'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'll give everyone a laugh. In the comment area, he added: "There is nothing bad about doing the service industry, but some people can't get over this hurdle in their hearts, I can pass, I will do the service industry, if you can't get by, you are not suitable for the service industry." I would like to remind people who think that some people who are superior in their profession should understand their essence, especially in the early stage of their careers, before choosing ......It has to be interpreted maliciously. I apologize to you for being saddened by my remarks. ”
This is not the first time Zhang Xuefeng has caused controversy over his remarks. In a previous live broadcast, he said that journalism majors are more "watery" than other majors, and advised students not to choose this major. The remarks sparked widespread controversy, with many arguing that his claims were irresponsible.
Overall, this incident has once again sparked a discussion about the recognition and value of liberal arts majors. The existence and development of liberal arts as a discipline faces many challenges, and the public's perception of different majors needs to be more objective and rational. It is hoped that in the future education, a more comprehensive and scientific evaluation of each major can be carried out, so as to promote the diversified development of disciplines. What do you think about this incident?Feel free to leave your views in the comment section.