Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article critiques Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers' hypotheses on the underrepresentation of women in high-end science and engineering jobs, arguing that his views are based on stereotypes and overlook historical and systemic factors. The author contests Summers' points, emphasizing that gender disparities stem from deeply entrenched male privilege and legal structures rather than women's choices or aptitude. The analysis highlights the role of historical discrimination and legal cases in perpetuating gender caste.
Disciplines
Civil Rights and Discrimination | Comparative and Foreign Law | Constitutional Law | Education Law | Human Rights Law | Law | Law and Gender
Recommended Citation
Bryan K. Fair,
The Lengthening Shadow of Androcentrism,
11
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
557
(2005).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol11/iss3/9
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