Sexual harassment in the United States : analyzing the hostile environment /
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| Author / Creator: | Atwell, Mary Welek, 1943- author. |
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| Imprint: | New York : Peter Lang, [2019] |
| Description: | 1 online resource ( pages cm..) |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Studies in law and politics ; vol. 2 |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12523410 |
| 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource ( pages cm..) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781433156069 1433156067 9781433156052 1433156059 |
