The Brand Called You Exposing Gender Discrimination at MIT and Beyond | Kate Zernike, Reporter, The New York Times, Author, The Exceptions
In the vast expanse of our minds, a captivating dance unfolds, unseen yet ever-present. It is the realm of unconscious bias, where hidden biases quietly shape our thoughts and perceptions, casting shadows upon our understanding of the world
Today's episode is the story of Kate Zernike, Reporter, The New York Times, Author, The Exceptions—a conversation that will unravel the tapestry of discrimination, resilience, and the quest for gender equality within the corridors of one of academia's most renowned institutions.
So, let us embark on this journey of introspection and discovery, where the remnants of a broken bond illuminate a path toward understanding and change.
01:38- About Kate Zernike
Kate Zernike has been a reporter for The New York Times since 2000.
She was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for stories about al-Qaeda before and after the 9/11 terror attacks.
She was previously a reporter for The Boston Globe, where she broke the story of MIT’s admission that it had discriminated against women on its faculty, on which The Exceptions is based.