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
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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.
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.
