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.
By:
Mary Welek Atwell Series edited by:
David A. Schultz Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc Country of Publication: United States Edition: New edition Volume: 6 Dimensions:
Height: 225mm,
Width: 150mm,
Weight: 314g ISBN:9781433156052 ISBN 10: 1433156059 Series:Studies in Law and Politics Pages: 156 Publication Date:22 January 2020 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
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.