Citing Harvard’s Title IX ‘Failure’ in Comaroff Controversy, Former Anthro Chair to Depart Harvard for CUNY
Harvard Anthropology professor and former Department Chair Ajantha Subramanian announced her departure to the City University of New York, citing Harvard's inadequate support following sexual misconduct allegations against professors John L. Comaroff, Theodore C. Bestor, and Gary Urton. Subramanian criticized Harvard's Title IX response, stating that the university prioritized protecting the accused over supporting the victims, leading to distrust and hostility within the department. She specifically criticized Social Sciences Dean Lawrence D. Bobo for his lack of support and proactive measures. Subramanian's decision follows her efforts to address misconduct and push for departmental reforms, which faced resistance from some senior faculty.| Creator |
Hamid, Rahem D.
Schisgall, Elias J.
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The Harvard Crimson
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2023-03-31
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Digital
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https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/3/31/former-anthropology-chair-departs/
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| Tags | Advocacy, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | July 9, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and John Comaroff |