Sexual Harassment in the United States

Analyzing the Hostile Environment

AvMary Welek Atwell,David A. Schultz

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

Del 6 i serien Studies in Law and Politics

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-01-22
Mått:229 x 156 x 17 mm
Vikt:314 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Law and Politics
Antal sidor:156
Förlag:Peter Lang Publishing Inc
ISBN:9781433156052

Utforska kategorier

Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Våld och övergrepp inom Samhälle och politik
Straffrätt: lagar inom Juridik

Mer om författaren

Mary Welek Atwell is Professor Emerita of Criminal Justice at Radford University in Virginia. She holds a PhD from Saint Louis University and is the author of four other books.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction – Patriarchy and Sexual Harassment – The Supreme Court Discovers Sexual Harassment – The Supreme Court Revisits Sexual Harassment – Sexual Harassment as a Television Drama: The Story of Anita Hill – Sexual Harassment in the Groves of Academe – Sexual Harassment in the Hostile Military Environment – Politics, Politicians, and Sexual Harassment – Sexual Harassment Then, Now, and After #MeToo.