In the news again – sexual abuse on campus – NBC Nightly News reporting on campus doctor (Dr. George Tyndall) sexually abusing students where the university has received over 300 complaints of sexual abuse and in 2016 he had violated the university’s policy on sexual harassment but not removed and thus having the environment to continue predatory behaviors. CBS news coverage states that students report that the university “deliberately concealed” Tyndall’s sexual abuse.
I do not know if it’s just because I’m in this class or has there not been enough publicity regarding sexual abuse and harassment against women. When we use gender abuse/violence, this seems to minimize the DECADES of trauma to women.
This report states that the university was aware of the gynecologist’s sexual abuse dating back to the beginning of 2000; that is over 18 years ago. Calls for the chancellor to resign in light of these allegations are rampant.
To my peers, my question is should the chancellor resign? Do you feel that this culture of sexual abuse was perpetuated and/or sanctioned because there was no action taken against Tyndall? How could he go under the radar for such a long time and allegations be swept under the rug?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/students-say-usc-concealed-gynecologist-sexual-abuse-dr-george-tyndall/