Word: genderism
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...like to think that in most things that matter, Harvard has been a leader. But on gender issues it has been astonishingly—even comically—backward. Although there have always been women at Harvard—sweeping floors, washing shirts, typing letters, caring for books in the library, serving tea in the President’s house, or donating large buildings in honor of their husbands or sons—the University has been slow to acknowledge their presence and even slower to admit them to the company of scholars...
...this most wonderfully tradition-bound institution—that something is because it has always been that way, take a moment to ask which of the past’s assumptions are embedded in that particular tradition.” That is a lesson that extends far beyond gender...
Passengers are chosen for screening by a “random mathematical permutation” generated the morning of the checks to guard against accusations of racial, gender, or religious discrimination, Venturelli said...
...community members—back to the late 17th century. She took on the voice of a 16-year-old slave girl on a mission to find the only man who can save her dying mistress. Her voice remaining at a near whisper, Morrison touched on themes of race, gender, and human dignity throughout the reading. As in much of her work, a mystical atmosphere pervaded the story. “How many times do I have to tell you? Demons do not bleed,” she read, quoting a widow speaking to her dying daughter...
...well in terms of meeting and exceeding most standards for benefits across the board.” O’Brien added that Harvard employees in both same-sex marriages and same-sex partnerships receive benefit packages identical to those in heterosexual marriages. Assistant Professor of Studies of Women, Gender and Sexuality Robin Bernstein said she and her partner are content with the health benefits they receive from the University. Bernstein added that since some employees may be residents of nearby states that do not permit gay marriage, it is crucial that Harvard keeps extending benefits to all same...