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...Desiree Goodwin, a 39-year-old Cornell graduate who also has two masters degrees, claimed in an August 2003 court complaint that she had been unfairly denied over a dozen promotions at several of Harvard’s libraries during her nine years at the University. Goodwin also claims that Harvard administrators did not adequately address her concerns...
According to the complaint, Goodwin was repeatedly passed over for white men and women who were “less qualified, less experienced.” Her employer faulted her “sexy” wardrobe and bad reputation for her inability to climb the ranks—and told her she would never get a promotion at Harvard, Goodwin alleges...
...Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) also allowed Goodwin to file a complaint but dismissed her case without a hearing this June...
...Goodwin’s lawyer, Richard D. Clarey, maintained that Goodwin was a victim of discrimination...
Clarey also charged that Goodwin was a victim of negligence on the part of the University. Harvard failed to protect her against employer discrimination and was not sufficiently candid about her case, he said...