Word: genderism
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...This move would be a small, symbolic step toward gender equality at Harvard," Hyman said...
...lengthy letter to the council, Lewis explained why he did not endorse the resolution. He said he believes the term "first-year" is awkward and suggested such a change might trivialize the gender issue on campus...
Lewis also said he felt it was too soon to predict if the gender ratios will significantly change, since house populations will be influenced by a variety of factors. "It depends on the size of blocking groups and their [composition]," Lewis said...
...College has not yet formally addressed the issue of the distorted gender ratios that may result from blind randomization...
While Lewis expressed personal concern and has recommended that the issue be addressed by a College committee scheduled to discuss larger issues of gender on campus, he said he felt the policy would eventually correct itself...