A 'Disgraceful' Policy
In a letter to Dean of the Faculty Henry Rosovsky, the Radcliffe Union of Students criticizes Harvard's handling of sexual harassment cases, specifically involving Professor Jorge Dominguez, and calls for stronger university policies and grievance procedures. The letter argues that Harvard's current stance is insufficient and often biased in favor of the harasser, lacking clear statements about the illegality of sexual harassment and failing to protect victims from reprisal. RUS points out flaws in the university's approach, such as not allowing victims to see the harasser's response to their complaints and excluding them from discussions about sanctions. The letter highlights that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that creates a hostile environment for victims, impeding their academic and professional lives. RUS urges the university to adopt a firmer and more transparent stance, similar to other institutions, and to reopen discussions on improving its policies and procedures to address sexual harassment more effectively.| Creator |
Radcliffe Union of Students
|
|---|---|
| Publisher |
The Harvard Crimson
|
| Date |
1983-10-14
|
| Format |
Digital
|
| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1983/10/14/a-disgraceful-policy-pthis-is-a/
|
|---|
| Tags | Administrative Response, Advocacy, Student Publications |
|---|---|
| Date Added | July 13, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | July 13, 2024 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Harassment |