A Third of Female Harvard Gov Students Report Limitations Due to Gender
A climate survey conducted within Harvard's Government Department revealed that roughly a third of female respondents felt their work or study was limited by their gender. The survey, which had a 72 percent response rate among students and 87 percent among faculty and staff was conducted in response to sexual misconduct allegations against Government Professor Emeritus Jorge I. Dominguez. The survey found that nine respondents experienced harassment from someone in the department, with seven cases involving faculty members and three involving unwanted sexual attention. Additionally, around 25 percent of respondents indicated they did not feel comfortable discussing issues of sexual harassment with department authorities. Nine percent of respondents reported experiencing discrimination, with higher rates among graduate students and female graduate students. Gender identity and race/ethnicity were the most commonly cited reasons for discrimination. While over 65 percent of respondents were satisfied with the department overall, many graduate students reported challenges, particularly regarding the adequacy of the graduate teaching appointment system and sensitivity to issues of inclusion and diversity.| Creator |
Berger, Jonah S.
McCafferty, Molly C.
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The Harvard Crimson
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| Date |
2019-02-06
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Digital
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| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2019/2/6/gov-survey-results/
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| Tags | Advocacy, Statistics, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | July 10, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and Gender Discrimination |