In 1988, 15 women in a ground-breaking case filed a class-action sexual harassment suit against the Eveleth Taconite mine in Minnesota. They sued Eveleth Taconite on the grounds of a hostile work environment, which included abusive language, threats, and stalking. The employees settled for $3.5 million. Almost two decades later,...
Les Moonves, CEO of CBS, faces sexual misconduct allegations after incidents reported by six different women. The allegations took place between the 1980s and early 2000s involving Moonves and actresses, writers, and producers who dealt with him in professional capacities. Four women describe forced touching and kissing while at business...
Winning a spot on a major sports team’s cheerleading squad is the pinnacle of success for a hopeful cheerleader. The women who aspire to this dream may have worked their entire lives preparing for the role. Most of them probably participated in many years of dance or gymnastics classes to...
Those that experience sexual harassment in the workplace feel embarrassed, traumatized, shocked, and confused. They may not even realize what has happened until afterwards. At that point, they may be unsure about how to handle it. Many are afraid to report it for fear of losing their jobs. Title VII...
Being sexually harassed in the workplace can be frightening and demeaning, and its effects can be long lasting. Like other traumatic events, this harassment and abuse can affect victims’ lives forever. Recovering psychologically, as well as financially, can be very difficult for those affected. Long lasting mental health issues and...
There are many myths surrounding the reasons for the wage gap between men and women. According to research by psychologists, all these myths must be eliminated and replaced with fact. The following are a few of the myths connected to the wage gap that the research team explored. Women do...