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...
The MeToo Movement was founded to help victims and survivors of sexual harassment and abuse. Since last year, this community has moved into the mainstream, helping to transform the way people recognize, understand, and prevent this kind of abuse. Not all industries have addressed this issue, especially those with male-dominated...
A recent survey found that 40 percent of female fast-food workers had experienced sexual harassment on the job. McDonald’s, the largest of the fast-food empires, is no exception, and now two advocacy organizations are suing them on behalf of 10 workers. The women worked at McDonald’s franchises in nine cities....
The state’s oil and gas bill, Act 13, requires the annual completion of a survey on the use of Small Diverse Businesses by the industry. Along with female and minority-owned businesses, diversity also includes businesses owned by veterans, including those with service-related disabilities. According to National Public Radio’s (NPR) StateImpact...
Sexual harassment is consumed with power. Anyone who has ever experienced sexual harassment will tell you that the offender’s demeaning behavior is about controlling the victim. Waitresses, waiters, and bartenders deal with this issue on a regular basis, often to the point where it is commonplace and even expected. That...