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WE also question why none of the three organizations formed this fall decided to be bold enough to accept members of both sexes. One of the main complaints against the final clubs is that they discriminate against almost half the student body--women. So why can't these alternative groups...
Organizers of the women's club say they want a place where women can meet in a relaxed social atmosphere and a supportive environment. Fine, but that's what the Women's Center should do.
The University justly refuses to recognize any organization that discriminates on the basis of race, sex, color, sexual orientation or national origin. It is unfortunate that the young and idealistic students of this institution cannot follow the same enlightened policy.
ONE reason that at least two of these groups claim that they cannot accept members of the opposite sex is that the national organization will not allow it. Fraternities are traditionally all-male, explains Sigma Alpha Mu member Richard M. Geyser '90-'91.
Harvard also refuses to recognize groups that are affiliated with national organizations, and we support this policy. Not only do the students who run these groups have no control over the larger direction of the organization--such as whether to admit women--but Harvard has much less control over the...