Studies at MIT, Harvard reveal sexual harassment
A Harvard University survey on sexual harassment, titled “Unwanted Attention: Report of a Sexual Harassment Survey,” reveals significant issues which can also be traced at MIT states Mary P. Rowe, a special assistant to the MIT president. The survey shows 41% of graduate women and 34% of undergraduate women at Harvard reported experiencing harassment, with incidents increasing with grade level. Over 70% of these women chose to ignore the harassment, with fewer seeking advice from university officials. The survey highlights a disparity between male and female perceptions of what constitutes sexual harassment. Rowe noted that MIT faces similar issues, with males being the majority of offenders, but MIT has made improvements like quicker reporting and better support resources. MIT's own studies have revealed experiences of invisibility and sexual innuendo, and reports from the Laboratory for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab discussed social and professional inequalities.Files
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Hurst, Kevin D.
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The Tech
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1983-11-29
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| Tags | Administrative Response, Advocacy, Statistics |
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| Date Added | July 16, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Harassment |