Sexual Harassment - A Reference Handbook

Providing an indispensable resource for students investigating sexual harassment in the United States, Sexual Harassment: A Reference Handbook is a comprehensive summary of history, current events, possible solutions, and resources. Sexual Harassment: A Reference Handbook provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the topic and connected issues. In addition to discussing the background and history of sexual harassment, it analyzes related problems and controversies and gives possible solutions. It also provides additional perspectives on sexual harassment by contributors and sketches of people and organizations, as well as documents, resources, and a timeline.This volume covers workplace harassment; street harassment; harassment in schools, the military, and prisons; and cyber harassment. The format gives readers a well-balanced perspective on this timely topic with multiple viewpoints showcased in essays by contributors who have experienced sexual harassment, adding depth and relevance. The volume discusses the history of sexual harassment and brings the topic to the present day, and additionally covers recent events and people who have been in the news while putting them in context. Readers can see how laws and awareness of sexual harassment have changed. Additional resources are provided to guide those who wish to further investigate the topic.>

Product details

• Authors: Merril D Smith, Merril D. Smith, Smith Merril D.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2024
• EAN: 9798765124956
• ISBN: 9798765124956
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 232 mm x 24 mm
• Series: Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment, EDUCATION / Violence & Harassment, Sexual abuse & harassment, Social discrimination & inequality, Harassment law, Sexual abuse and harassment, Criminal law: Harassment and stalking, Discrimination in employment and harassment law, Discrimination in employment law, Coping with / advice about bullying, coercion and harassment