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Source: Chronicle of Higher Education

12/14/2020

That Op-Ed About Jill Biden Was Sexist. But the Real Problem Lies Deeper

by Allison Miller

Beyond its sexism and disregard for expertise, the notorious Wall Street Journal op ed highlights a culture of deference to hierarchy that limits the prospects of women and minorities in academic work.

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That Op-Ed About Jill Biden Was Sexist. But the Real Problem Lies Deeper

by Allison Miller