Former Cornell Teacher Who Coined 'Sexual Harassment' Remarks on Rape Probe
Summary
Lin Farley, a former Cornell instructor who coined the term "sexual harassment" in the 1970s, commented on recent rape allegations involving Cornell fraternity members. She said the university has long supported fraternities and failed women accusing sexual assault, and she praised New York’s efforts to investigate the case.Key Facts
- Lin Farley first used the phrase "sexual harassment" during a 1975 hearing as a Cornell instructor.
- A woman accused seven Cornell fraternity members of gang rape in November 2024, leading to a police investigation and a later lawsuit.
- The police closed the investigation without charges, but the accuser filed a lawsuit against the fraternity brothers.
- Farley called Cornell a "big fraternity university" that supports fraternities and does not adequately address sexual assault claims.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the case.
- Farley praised Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James for their roles in seeking justice.
- Farley believes little has changed in how sexual harassment and assault are handled at Cornell over the past five decades.
- Cornell did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Farley’s statements.
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