Survivors, Advocates Respond to Domínguez External Review
In 1983, then-assistant Government professor Terry L. Karl accused fellow professor Jorge I. Domínguez of sexual harassment. Nearly four decades later, University President Lawrence S. Bacow apologized to Karl in a letter accompanying an external committee's report. Bacow acknowledged Harvard's failures and expressed regret that subsequent harassment might have been avoided with timely actions. Karl and Charna E. Sherman ’80, another victim of Domínguez, welcomed the apology but stressed the need for systemic changes to prevent future harassment. Karl noted that her case is an exception, as most women face significant career and personal repercussions after reporting harassment. The report identified persistent issues such as inadequate reporting mechanisms and power disparities, leading to a lack of effective response. Government Ph.D. students who advocated for the review supported its findings but remained skeptical.They highlighted the pervasive issue of sexual misconduct at Harvard and the continuing discomfort in using current Title IX processes.| Creator |
Guerin, Kate N.
Nair, Meera S.
Wang, Andy Z.
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The Harvard Crimson
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| Date |
2021-02-05
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Digital
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| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/2/5/dominguez-review-reactions/
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| Tags | Administrative Response, Advocacy, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | August 1, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | November 10, 2024 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Harassment |