“I think what is being pointed out by African-Americans is that from slavery forward they have been living in a supposed democracy which treats them as less than other citizens, less than whites in the society. And I think that pointing out that there are structures of discrimination in the society, deeply rooted racist structures, that segregate housing, that send black children to ill-equipped schools, that discriminate in the workplace - these are truths about our society that must be faced.”
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Joan Wallach Scott
Joan Wallach Scott is an esteemed historian known for her profound research on gender, power, and history. Born on December 18, 1941, she graduated from Harvard University and earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Scott has taught at Columbia University for many years and has served as the chair of the Department of History. Her work, particularly her book 'Gender and the History of Ideas,' has had a significant impact on gender studies and the theoretical development of the discipline of history. Additionally, she has conducted extensive research on the French Revolution and the Enlightenment, publishing numerous influential papers. more