[TW: sexual harassment & abuse, threats, homophobia, anti-Semitism, drinking culture.]
Please read & share this 2-year investigation of Andy Orchard, UOxford Prof and one of the most notorious sexual predators in medieval studies. #MedievalTwitter
Please read & share this 2-year investigation of Andy Orchard, UOxford Prof and one of the most notorious sexual predators in medieval studies. #MedievalTwitter
https://twitter.com/AJIunit/status/1450404340775145473
The accompanying podcast episode features stories from incredibly brave women in the profession who've witnessed and been affected by his predatory behavior. I want to acknowledge their work and courage in coming forward.
Orchard remains a respected senior scholar and editor in the field, a member of medievalist organizations, and a presence at conferences.
He remains an editor of the journal Notes & Queries, and of the journal Anglo-Saxon England. I hope that will change.
He remains an editor of the journal Notes & Queries, and of the journal Anglo-Saxon England. I hope that will change.
I hope that, in the next few days, we will see statements about this from medieval organizations, especially given the revelations of his behavior at conferences. I believe he was/is a lifetime member of @ISocEarlyMedEng & I would hope they would revoke that membership.
Please note that the content of the report is extremely triggering. I thought I was prepared for how hard it would be to listen to, and I was very wrong.
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