Harassing Employees
The article highlights the issue of sexual harassment among Harvard employees, particularly women in secretarial, technical, and maintenance roles, who face significant harassment but are reluctant to report it due to job dependency and expected behavior norms. The decentralized grievance procedures at Harvard exacerbate the problem, leading to a lack of accountability. A recent court ruling requires Harvard to release information on past harassment cases, reflecting the inadequacy of current policies. The author argues for a centralized sexual harassment policy with a dedicated office accessible to all, which would improve monitoring and coordination of responses. Achieving this requires a coalition of students, faculty, and staff to advocate for stronger anti-harassment measures.| Creator |
Feinberg, Mark E.
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| Publisher |
The Harvard Crimson
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| Date |
1983-12-12
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| Format |
Digital
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| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1983/12/12/harassing-employees-pbwbith-all-the-discussions/
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| Tags | Advocacy, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | June 27, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Harassment |