Word: genderism
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...rise of conservative Republicanism buoyed by an intolerant religious right. Left-wing protests of pornography and "hate" speech, in general, helped legitimate growing right-wing censorship campaigns. Their targets differed--activists on the right focused on sex and AIDS education, the study of evolution, literature about homosexuality and changing gender roles, while the left focused on speech considered sexist or racist--but their guiding principles were the same...
Many members of RUS and the Committee for the Equality of Women at Harvard said that use of the gender-specific term "freshman" reflects larger gender equity problems at Harvard...
Committee Chair Peggy Schmertzler also criticized Lewis' dismissal of the proposal, calling gender-neutral language "a catalyst for change...
Rawlins said she hopes to continue to work with Lewis in the future regarding gender issues, and added that she would look forward to participating in such a working group...
Despite his refusal to endorse the council resolution, Lewis did suggest that a "working group" be formed to discuss gender issues at Harvard, including the issue of the phrase "freshman...