Letter to the Editor: A Long History of Sexism in Harvard Sports
In her letter to the editor, the author expresses her disgust and disappointment over the revelations of misogynistic behavior by Harvard’s men’s soccer and cross country teams. She recounts her own experience as a senior member of the women’s cross country team in 1993, when male team members wore shirts coded with rankings of how many men wanted sexual favors from female teammates. She and the women's team captain confronted the men, who apologized but faced no official punishment. She praises the women's soccer team for their openness and strength in addressing the men’s team’s misconduct.| Creator |
Nelson, Megan Kate
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| Publisher |
The Harvard Crimson
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| Date |
2016-11-07
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| Format |
Digital
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| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/11/7/letter-nelson-xc/
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| Tags | Advocacy, Personal Account, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | July 3, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Harassment |