Charting a New Course for Harvard's Women Faculty
In 1986, Harvard established its first Women's Studies Program, appointing Olwen Hufton as chairman and professor of history, marking significant progress since Alice Hamilton, Harvard's first woman professor, faced severe discrimination during her tenure, including being denied football tickets, Faculty Club access, and the use of her first name. Hufton plans to develop the program starting with Women's Studies 10, an interdisciplinary foundational course examining gender issues and women's societal positions. The program will encourage departments to cross-list more courses for concentration credit, aiming to establish Harvard's preeminence in women's studies, with concentrators choosing from 32 courses across over 10 departments.| Creator |
Yoo, John C.
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The Harvard Crimson
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| Date |
1986-12-13
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Digital
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| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1986/12/13/charting-a-new-course-for-harvards/
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| Tags | Advocacy, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | July 3, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and Gender Discrimination |