Gender Myths v. Working Realities : Using Social Science to Reformulate Sexual Harassment Law / Theresa M Beiner.

Gender Myths v. Working Realities : Using Social Science to Reformulate Sexual Harassment Law / Theresa M Beiner.

9780814739426

New York, NY : : New York University Press, [2005]

©2005

English

In English.

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10.18574/nyu/9780814739426.001.0001 doi

KF3467.B44

344.73014133

Both the courts and the public seem confused about sexual harassment-what it is, how it functions, and what sorts of behaviors are actionable in court. Theresa M. Beiner contrasts perspectives from social scientists on the realities of workplace sexual harassment with the current legal standard. When it comes to sexual harassment law, all too often courts (and employers) are left in the difficult position of grappling with vague legal standards and little guidance about what sexual harassment is and what can be done to stop it. Often, courts impose their own stereotyped view of how women and men "ought" to behave in the workplace. This viewpoint, social science reveals, is frequently out of sync with reality.As a legal scholar who takes social science seriously, Beiner provides valuable insight into what behaviors people perceive as sexually harassing, why such behavior can be characterized as discrimination because of sex, and what types of workplaces are more conducive to sexually harassing behavior than others. Throughout, Beiner offers proposals for legal reform with the goal of furthering workplace equality for both men and women.

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