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AAUW reports pervasive sex harassment.(NEWSWATCH)

Women in Higher Education

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Nearly two-thirds of undergraduates report encountering some type of sexual harassment while at college, according to a new report released by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation.

Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment on Campus reports that of the 2,036 U.S. undergraduates ages 18 to 24 years-old surveyed, about one-third of students (35% of females and 29% of males) have experienced physical harassment.

"This groundbreaking report is the first step in truly understanding what happens on college campuses and how to best create 'harassment-free' schools," said Barbara O'Connor, AAUW ...

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