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[quote=Anonymous]I have been strongly considering Wellesley for my daughter as we have many older and impressive Wellesley alumnae in the family tree that have led interesting, productive and happy lives.

While there has always been a significant lesbian/ LGBTQ presence at Wellesley and other women’s colleges for as long as anyone can remember, in recent years it seems this element has completely taken over the campus. I saw a recent survey that suggests over 70% of Wellesley students now identify as LGBTQ, and from what I have seen recently in student articles etc., the campus culture seems to have taken an actively hostile attitude towards the perspectives of traditional, heterosexual young women who are interested in men.

Have Wellesley and other women’s colleges effectively become LGBTQ-only schools? From what I have read I have significant concerns about recommending this school to my heteronormative daughter, which seems to mean that the three generation family tradition at Wellesley has come to an end.

Are the all-women’s colleges aware of this problem and making efforts to be more welcoming to straight young women? Because no matter how large the endowments, I don’t think their business models can survive coming to be seen as LGBTQ-only institutions.[/quote]

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