'Pi Eta' - To the Editors of The Crimson
The author agrees with public criticism of the Pi Eta Speakers Club newsletter, which used language to describe women as pigs to be slaughtered. The author emphasizes that the core issue is the dehumanization it represents, where women are viewed as lesser beings, akin to animals. She argues that this mentality extends beyond sexism to a broader lack of humanity, potentially leading to discrimination against other marginalized groups. The author highlights the increasing problem of "date rape," where women are forced into sexual relations by men they know, reflecting a deep alienation and misunderstanding between genders. She calls for feminists to foster understanding and respect between men and women to bridge this divide.Files
| Creator |
Davidson, Catherine Temma
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| Publisher |
Radcliffe College Archives
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| Date |
1984-04-07
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| Tags | Advocacy, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | August 2, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | November 10, 2024 |
| Collection | Harvard and Gender Discrimination |