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| Oxford University accused of sexism after inviting 'wives and partners' to dinner | Oxford University accused of sexism after inviting 'wives and partners' to dinner |
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| Oxford University has come under fire after a department invited alumni to a dinner, with the invitation stating “partners and wives” were welcome. | Oxford University has come under fire after a department invited alumni to a dinner, with the invitation stating “partners and wives” were welcome. |
| Sent from the Department of Materials Alumni Association, the message asked if graduates would like to attend a dinner event at Oxford’s St Edmund Hall. | Sent from the Department of Materials Alumni Association, the message asked if graduates would like to attend a dinner event at Oxford’s St Edmund Hall. |
| Dr Anna Ploszajski tweeted a screenshot of the email using #everydaysexism, which is popularly used to share accusations of sexism on a day-to-day basis. | Dr Anna Ploszajski tweeted a screenshot of the email using #everydaysexism, which is popularly used to share accusations of sexism on a day-to-day basis. |
| The award-winning materials scientist and engineer wrote: “In which universe is it acceptable to say ‘partners and wives are very welcome’ on an invitation?” | The award-winning materials scientist and engineer wrote: “In which universe is it acceptable to say ‘partners and wives are very welcome’ on an invitation?” |
| Current Oxford PhD student Sally Le Page pointed out that addressing the invite to “alumnus” was also incorrect as it is the male singular form of the word. | Current Oxford PhD student Sally Le Page pointed out that addressing the invite to “alumnus” was also incorrect as it is the male singular form of the word. |
| The department tweeted an apology, saying: “An outdated unacceptable invitation template was used in error. We are committed to gender equality and will do better.” | The department tweeted an apology, saying: “An outdated unacceptable invitation template was used in error. We are committed to gender equality and will do better.” |
| A University of Oxford spokesperson said it was “looking into the matter but it is absolutely committed to gender equality, including the advancement of women in science”. | A University of Oxford spokesperson said it was “looking into the matter but it is absolutely committed to gender equality, including the advancement of women in science”. |
| SWNS | SWNS |