Word: sofen
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...good thing the Unofficial Guide comes out every year. Adam A. Sofen...
According to Adam A. Sofen '01, co-chair of the B.G.L.T.S.A, cultural presumption in the sphere of sexuality manifests its itself as "hetero-sexism," which is "the presumption that everyone is straight." Sofen notes, "This is not malignant per se, but it is harmful." In the feminist movement one finds this concern raised particularly with regard to language. The word "freshman" is not overtly offensive, but according to feminists it carries the presumption that everyone to whom it refers is male, no matter how vigorously one protests that it is being used in a gender-neutral sense. Therefore, campus feminists...
...matter how vigorously anyone argues that the Christmas tree has become a secular artifact, it is still a Christmas tree, and carries all the associated symbolism when it is placed in House foyers. Sofen remarks, "I find it funny that in a school so committed to diversity, this doesn't occur to anyone--at least no one in the administration...
...only [presidential] candidate for president with specific, concrete plans of action for the gay community," says BGLTSA Co-Chair Adam A. Sofen '01, who is also a Crimson editor...
...Sofen says specifically Burton has shown interest in providing a list of courses relevant to gay studies and expanding shuttle services, two issues of particular concern to the gay community...