| Summary: | At last a practical and thorough sourcebook for anyone faced with the ordeal of sexual harassment. <br> <br> Until two years ago, we were two ordinary working women with career goals and bright futures...Then suddenly everything changed. We encountered a situation we never thought would happen to us--we became victims of sexual harassment. <br> <br> While sexual harassment is increasingly in the headlines, it remains a confusing, isolating ordeal for the individuals whose lives it affects. In addition to the feelings of powerlessness, anger, and fear it often instills, a woman (or man) who is being sexually harassed is faced with a maze of professional, legal, and personal decisions. This book, written by two women who conducted intensive research in order to find their way through the maze, offers a lifeline of information and a safety net of support. With a balanced point of view and generous checklists, examples, and personal narratives, the book covers:<br> <br> Legal and practical definitions of what sexual harassment is--and not<br> Whether and how to file a formal complaint<br> Whether to hire a lawyer and what to expect from the legal process<br> What retaliation is and how to fight it<br> How to deal with the emotional stress, invasion of privacy, and career changes that often result from being sexually harassed<br> <br> This indispensable book sheds light on a difficult and little-understood problem.<br>
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