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Sexual harassment in higher education.
Abstract
Countless claims of sexual harassment have been filed throughout American companies, colleges, and universities. During the early 1980's, the impact and scope of sexual harassment problems were recognized on college campuses. Due to increased awareness of the problem, the frequency of complaints on college campuses and universities has dramatically increased. Relevant issues regarding sexual harassment in higher education including its history and policy issues are addressed.
Introduction and Background
Long before sexual harassment was identified as a problem for women students in higher education, it had been recognized as an ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Sexual harassment in higher education.