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...Better View From the Top On paper, Nyamko Sabuni is a poster child for successful integration. She came to Sweden from the Congo when she was 12, after her father claimed political asylum. Now, 26 years later, she's Sweden's Minister for Integration and Gender Equality. But in a country where 16% of the population are immigrants or the children of immigrants, Sabuni is the only member of an ethnic minority in the ruling coalition. And Sweden isn't the only country where, compared to their diverse populations, leaders look pale. "People often have very low expectations of immigrants...
...conclusions. “I’m not surprised at all,” said Koh. “A lack of sleep now will certainly have negative consequences eventually.” While the conclusions apply particularly to its male subjects, a correlation between gender, napping and heart health could not be drawn due to incongruities in the female sample population, according to the study...
...social studies concentrator in Dunster House. His column, appearing on alternate Fridays, will address issues of race and class from a personal perspective, while connecting his experiences and frustrations with larger issues and tensions in society. "Attitude Adjustment": Jessica Coggins ’08 is a women, gender, and sexuality concentrator in Cabot House. In spite of her contrarian and often bizarre musings, she still hopes the one thing people remember about her is that she’s a proud Texan. On alternate Thursdays her column will take a biting look at both national and campus trends. "Spilt Milk...
Victor S. Thomas Professor of Divinity Leila Ahmed was “absolutely delighted and amazed at the wisdom of the committee.” She notes that Faust’s background at Radcliffe and awareness of feminist and gender scholarship bring a special perspective to the presidency. Professor of History of Art and Architecture Ewa Lajer-Burcharth wrote in an e-mail that Faust “has a special leadership style, which I would describe as gentle but determined: she knows what she wants...
While Faust’s gender is an important indicator of the drastic changes the institution of the president has undergone, it is reductive to harp on it too much; its not what earned her the accolade, and it certainly isn’t what will decide the success of her term. If anything is to be learned from her predecessors, it is that the president’s personal attributes are secondary to his or her ability to respond to the needs of the community...