SEX RATIOS

To the Editors of The Crimson:

We disagree with The Crimson editorial, "Keep Sex Ratios," which states: "As long as Harvard does not have a 1 to 1 admissions policy and therefore remains a male-dominated place, women should be guaranteed the option of living somewhere that is not overwhelmingly male."

In the first place, we are not aware that women who choose to matriculate here need a guaranteed enclave. The desire for one implies that Harvard men see Radcliffe women as a precious commodity, to be shared around equally.

More importantly, the debate over sex ratios obscures the issue of equal admissions, which should be our concern. Unfortunately, the reverse of the statement quoted above is equally persuasive: as long as women are guaranteed a place that is not overwhelmingly male, Harvard does not need a one-to-one admissions policy.

Administration officials should not be so persuaded. Let us make the end of sexual discriminations of any kind at Harvard a preliminary to vigorous student support for equal admissions. Thomas McElligott '74   Robert Boucheron '74   James M. Smith '75