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2005-01-17 Home Front: Culture Wars

Harvard President: Women Lack 'Natural Ability' In Some Fields

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Posted by .com 2005-01-17 16:58|| || Front Page|| [11 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 ie - writing their name in the snow....

Posted by Yosemite Sam 2005-01-17 5:09:22 PM|| 2005-01-17 5:09:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 He's right.

For example, I lack the "natural ability" to say stupid shit like this, on the record or otherwise.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2005-01-17 5:15:14 PM|| 2005-01-17 5:15:14 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Way to go, Larry! If you want to discuss it more, please try not to trip on the kids or step on my toes when you come in the kitchen.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-01-17 5:19:39 PM|| 2005-01-17 5:19:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 And we thought Kimmy was ronery, heh...

Posted by .com 2005-01-17 5:21:28 PM|| 2005-01-17 5:21:28 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Until a culture allowed women to build up stamina and endurance through exercise to run in marathons, they weren't capable of running marathons.

It's a mix of culture and biology and there is little point of saying someone can't do something if she can.

Posted by Jules 187 2005-01-17 5:33:00 PM|| 2005-01-17 5:33:00 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Now, now, what a moment. In defense of Dr. Summers, the piece reads, "Summers told the Globe he was discussing hypotheses based on the scholarly work assembled for the conference, not expressing his own views. He also said more research needs to be done on the issues.

Conference organizers said Summers was asked to be provocative, and that he was invited as a top economist, not as a Harvard official.

Posted by Captain America 2005-01-17 6:41:10 PM|| 2005-01-17 6:41:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 A common trait with economists is that they make wide-ass speculations without adequate proof, just check the divergence amongst economists who speculate on the future of the US economy.

Posted by Captain America 2005-01-17 6:43:20 PM|| 2005-01-17 6:43:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 In support of your last post, CA, I offer the NYT who claims Krugman is an "economist". I'd say Krugman serves nicely as the anchorman for the low end of your scale. Or he could be a doorstop. Or a paperweight.

Posted by .com 2005-01-17 6:53:30 PM|| 2005-01-17 6:53:30 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 .com, can you imagine going to work in the morning at the NY Slimes and bumping into Dowd and Krugman in the hallway? Talk about a good start on a shitty day. Mr. Goom and Ms. Doom

Posted by Captain America 2005-01-17 9:56:52 PM|| 2005-01-17 9:56:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Men can't give birth or milk.

Women can't do math as easily.

Therefore men make the money and women stay at home.

That's the way it should be.

Does anyone know where I can get a girlfriend?

Posted by Hupereger Hupavise4287 2005-01-17 10:49:02 PM|| 2005-01-17 10:49:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Hupereger Hupavise: Does anyone know where I can get a girlfriend?

LOL! Good Luck!

OTOH, try South East Asia.

Posted by Sobiesky 2005-01-17 10:57:42 PM|| 2005-01-17 10:57:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 Give Summers some credit for affirmative action. The New Home Ec department provides ample opportunities for women who were denied acceptance into the Engineering and Science Depts.

Posted by 2b 2005-01-17 10:58:10 PM|| 2005-01-17 10:58:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 and I hear their business department has the best "Secretarial Skills" department in the nation. ... :-)

Posted by 2b 2005-01-17 11:00:29 PM|| 2005-01-17 11:00:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#14 Larry Summers promotes Harvard's new Fall Campus Collection
Harvard's Fall Campus Collection

Posted by 2b 2005-01-17 11:16:25 PM|| 2005-01-17 11:16:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#15 2b, LOL! They are promoting their abayas as...Just in time for Eid and Valentines Day!

Nothing says "You're Mine" like a floor length muumuu and veil...

Posted by Seafarious 2005-01-17 11:40:03 PM|| 2005-01-17 11:40:03 PM|| Front Page Top