Character Quote by Derek Bok
“The University has a moral obligation to provide equal opportunities to women, minority persons and all other groups who work or seek to work at Harvard.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Harvard University Commencement, 2005
Harvard should ensure fairness by actively supporting underrepresented groups in employment and education.
In simple terms: Harvard must promote equal opportunities for all.
Key Takeaway
Implement equitable policies.
Themes
education
equality
institutional responsibility
Mood
formal
serious
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- admissions
- faculty hiring
- scholarship programs
- policy development
Key Concepts
affirmative action
diversity initiatives
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can institutions take?
- How to measure success of such policies?
A Different Perspective
Balancing meritocracy with equity can be contentious.
