Morning Wire Anti-Semitism & Plagiarism: Harvard’s Dual Crisis | Saturday Extra
Dec 16, 2023
Dr. Carol Swain, a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Faith and Culture and author of "The Adversity of Diversity," dives into the controversies surrounding Harvard President Claudine Gay. She sheds light on allegations of plagiarism and the institutional double standards concerning anti-Semitism. Swain discusses the decline of viewpoint diversity in academia and its impact on critical thinking, while also calling for accountability in addressing discrimination. Her insights reveal the urgent need for change in higher education.
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Harvard's DEI Problem
- Dr. Swain views Harvard's support of President Gay as a low point for higher education, attributing it to DEI standards.
- She argues Gay's record wouldn't typically warrant tenure, especially given the plagiarism allegations involving Swain's own work.
Ivy League Tenure Standards
- Dr. Swain, tenured at Princeton, emphasizes the Ivy League's once-high standard for tenure, requiring major publications.
- She contrasts this with Gay's alleged plagiarism of Swain's award-winning book, impacting Swain's career through lack of citation.
Double Standard on Anti-Semitism
- Dr. Swain points out a double standard in how universities respond to anti-Semitism compared to other forms of discrimination.
- She notes that protests against other groups would be met with swift and widespread condemnation, unlike the current situation.
