Sexual harassment in the United States: analyzing the hostile environment

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This work traces the historical and legal developments surrounding the public awareness of sexual harassment in the United States. The book looks at the issue from a theoretical perspective, analyzes relevant Supreme Court decisions, and discusses the reactions to the testimony of Anita Hill. It fur...

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Main Author: Atwell, Mary Welek 1943- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York Bern Berlin Brussels Vienna Oxford Warsaw Peter Lang [2020]
In: Studies in law and politics (vol. 6)
Year: 2020
Online Access: Inhaltstext (Publisher)
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Keywords:
Sexual Harassment > United States
Sexual Harassment > Law and legislation > United States
Sexual Harassment > Social aspects > United States
Frau
Sexuelle Belästigung
Sexualdelikt
Usa
USA > Frau > Sexuelle Belästigung > Sexualdelikt
USA > Sexuelle Belästigung
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:This work traces the historical and legal developments surrounding the public awareness of sexual harassment in the United States. The book looks at the issue from a theoretical perspective, analyzes relevant Supreme Court decisions, and discusses the reactions to the testimony of Anita Hill. It further examines sexual harassment in academic settings and the special issues that relate to sexual misconduct in the military. After considering the nexus between sexual harassment and politics, the book concludes with thoughts on the lasting impact of the #MeToo movement.
Item Description:Literaturangaben
Physical Description:viii, 154 Seiten
ISBN:978-1-4331-5605-2