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Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
With a new preface by the author
The Pulitzer Prize finalist's powerful examination of the hidden stories of workers overlooked by #MeToo
Apple orchards in bucolic Washington State. Office parks in Southern California under cover of night. The home of an elderly man in Miami. These are some of the workplaces where female workers have suffered brutal sexual assault and shocking harassment at the hands of their employers, often with little or no official...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Though discrimination on the basis of sex was outlawed in 1964, and sexual harassment was deemed a form of sexual discrimination in 1972, it is clear that it is still a widespread and persistent problem. By raising awareness and opening a dialogue regarding sexual harassment, a culture of intolerance and holding others accountable rapidly emerged. However, this new culture of accountability and believing survivors has in many ways backfired. Fear...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Roxane Gay collects original and previously published pieces that address what it means to live in a world where women have to measure the harassment, violence, and aggression they face, and where they are "routinely second-guessed, blown off, discredited, denigrated, besmirched, belittled, patronized, mocked, shamed, gaslit, insulted, bullied" for speaking out. Contributions include essays from established and up-and-coming writers, performers, and...
5) Passing the trash: a parent's guide to combat sexual abuse/harassment of their children in school
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Pub. Date
2012
Description
Recent research indicates that nearly 10% of today's K-12 students--a stunning total of 4.5 million boys and girls--have been victims of sexual abuse/harassment by educators in the seemingly safe and sheltered environment of their local schools. Writing from the perspective of a concerned parent and grandparent, while equally drawing upon his academic experience, expert witness work in discrimination cases, and ongoing research on sexual harassment...
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
The Bystander moment, featuring leading anti-violence educator and author Jackson Katz, explores the role played by bystanders -especially friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers - inperpetuating sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other forms of gender violence. In a riveting analysis illustrated with archival footage and clips from news, sports, and entertainment media, Katz gives special attention to peer culture dynamics -especially...
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