

31. Why the Reactionary Campaign Against Claudine Gay Is a Matter of Great Concern
Jan 11, 2024
Claudine Gay, Harvard's first black president, resigned after a rightwing campaign that attacked diversity and progress at institutions like Harvard.The campaign was financed by a billionaire donor and pushed by MAGA Republicans like Elise Stefanik.Media coverage of the campaign legitimized dangerous false allegations of plagiarism against Gay.Mainstream media deliberately joined the campaign, indicative of the media's role in normalizing attacks on higher education.The hypocrisy and lack of humanity in the plagiarism accusations were revealed.An analysis of the racist and sexist culture in American universities, highlighting the isolation and lack of protection for marginalized students in social science fields.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Reactionary Campaign Against Claudine Gay
02:57 • 29min
Reactionary Campaign Against Claudine Gay
31:48 • 15min
Discussion on Indicating Direct Quotes vs Paraphrases and Sloppiness
47:07 • 1min
Plagiarism Detection and Media Coverage
48:24 • 18min
The Hypocrisy and Lack of Humanity in an Accusation of Plagiarism
01:06:54 • 2min
Experiences of Racism and Sexism in Social Science Fields
01:08:46 • 12min