Sexual Harassment in the United States
Subtitle: Analyzing the Hostile Environment
Publisher: Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
Published: 2020
Language: eng
Number of pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9781433156052
Subjects: Sexual harassment, law and legislation
Description: "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"--