Manne calls for institutional change in Cornell's handling of sexual assault
Kate ManneCornell University philosophy professor, writing in a signed essay
Kate Manne criticizes Cornell's disciplinary response and its statement about the lawsuit. She argues that the university treats sexual assault less severely than plagiarism or protests and calls for institutional change.
“We urgently need massive institutional change and an end to this indifference.”
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Did Cornell adequately discipline the students named in the Cornell 7 lawsuit?
A former Cornell student alleges that seven Chi Phi members sexually assaulted her in October 2024 and that Cornell mishandled the aftermath. The Cornell Daily Sun's editorial board and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the university's response. Cornell says its Title IX process resulted in expulsions and suspensions, and that essays were not the sole consequence for any student found responsible. AP subsequently reported individual sanctions and housing concerns.
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Cornell philosophy professor Kate Manne argues that the university's response fails students who report sexual assault. She compares discipline for sexual misconduct with discipline for plagiarism and protests, and calls for institutional change.
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Manne distinguishes university conduct proceedings from criminal prosecution and challenges Cornell's treatment of students accused of sexual misconduct.
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She calls for universities to impose stronger consequences for sexual assault and better protect survivors.
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Manne criticizes the adequacy of the university's response and demands changes to how it handles sexual assault.
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