Reason #45,219 for college presidents to zip their lips on a wide variety of controversial topics: their comments may be thrown back at the university in court. “In court documents filed recently in support of her lawsuit, Goodwin [Desiree Goodwin, the “too pretty” librarian whose widely publicized bias suit against the university is now at trial] cites controversial remarks made by Harvard President Lawrence Summers in January, when he suggested at an academic conference that intrinsic differences in ability are a key reason why fewer women are in the applicant pool for jobs at the highest levels of science.” (“‘Sexy’ library worker pursues discrimination case against Harvard”, AP/Boston Herald, Mar. 21; see Red State Law Blog, Mar. 22). For more on the lawsuit, see Nina L. Vizcarrondo, “Testimony Begins in Worker’s Lawsuit”, Harvard Crimson, Mar. 23; more news links.
Plaintiff suing Harvard cites Summers remarks
Reason #45,219 for college presidents to zip their lips on a wide variety of controversial topics: their comments may be thrown back at the university in court. “In court documents filed recently in support of her lawsuit, Goodwin [Desiree Goodwin, the “too pretty” librarian whose widely publicized bias suit against the university is now at […]
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