Word: exclusionism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Eric D. Miller '96, director of the CivilLiberties Union of Harvard (CLUH), says he objectsto the exclusion of males from RUS's votingmembership because it conflicts with theUniversity's non-discrimination policy.
Those lobbying for male suffrage cite the unfairness of men's exclusion from RUS. We must consider carefully the changes that the proposed policy would provoke. It seems to us that these groups seek only to exploit the financial resources the Radcliffe can offer, contributing little in return.
But advocates of the change responded that the ability of RUS to offer grants makes it far more than a social group. And for that reason, they said, exclusion of men is unfair.
"Feminism is based on equality and exclusion inthe name of working for equality is ideologicallyhypocritical," Drake said.
I think it's a shame though that The Crimson saw fit to recognize the "do-nothings" to the exclusion of the rising stars. If abdicating one's responsibility to the student body is worthy of page one coverage, surely embracing this responsibility is as well. David V. Bonfili '96...