Challenging Discrimination and Legacy Admissions: My Journey to Equality in Higher Education
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IntroductionBuilding a More Independent Economy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. My journey to fight for equality in higher education began with a lawsuit against Barnard College for sex discrimination, not only for gay males but also straight ones. Along the way, I filed complaints with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) against seven Ivy League institutions and numerous private colleges, all of which employed legacy admissions policies. The OCR's ongoing investigation into Harvard University for its handling of legacy applicants has set a crucial precedent for the battle against discriminatory practices in higher education.
Challenging Discrimination and Legacy Admissions: My Journey to Equality in Higher Education
Challenging Discrimination and Legacy…
Challenging Discrimination and Legacy Admissions: My Journey to Equality in Higher Education
IntroductionBuilding a More Independent Economy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. My journey to fight for equality in higher education began with a lawsuit against Barnard College for sex discrimination, not only for gay males but also straight ones. Along the way, I filed complaints with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) against seven Ivy League institutions and numerous private colleges, all of which employed legacy admissions policies. The OCR's ongoing investigation into Harvard University for its handling of legacy applicants has set a crucial precedent for the battle against discriminatory practices in higher education.