For some wealthy, privileged students at Harvard, an invitation from the Porcellian or Fly might be the culmination of years of anticipation. There have never been many racial or religious minorities in these clubs. But those clubs and organizations may be in trouble after a series of recommendations by the school’s dean, Rakesh Khurana. Last week, Khurana wrote a letter to Harvard’s president, Drew Gilpin Faust. He said these clubs encourage discrimination against women and minorities. They keep the university from having an inclusive, welcoming culture. The university leaders say clubs that discriminate on gender are not part of the post-college society, so they should not be a part of a student’s life while in school, either. Harvard also published a study in March about how to prevent sexual assault. One key point was that Final Clubs, fraternities and sororities cause a “distinctive problem.”

What does privileged mean?
to give power
to expect
something out of place
having special rights or advantages that most people do not have
Who has recommendations about the clubs at Harvard?
school president
school dean
student body
president
The clubs seem to encourage discrimination against women and minorities.
discrimination
unification
competition
camaraderie