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Asimaki, Anny; Koustourakis, Gerasimos; Nikolakakos, Nikolaos – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2020
The objective of this paper, which makes use of the concepts of power and discipline from Michel Foucault's theoretical framework, is the investigation of the impact that the manner of operation of a Second Chance School (SCS) has on the disciplinary work of a prison in Greece. The research was carried out using semi-structured interviews with the…
Descriptors: Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions, Educational Philosophy, Student Attitudes
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McLaughlin, Heather; Uggen, Christopher; Blackstone, Amy – American Sociological Review, 2012
Power is at the core of feminist theories of sexual harassment, although it has rarely been measured directly in terms of workplace authority. Popular characterizations portray male supervisors harassing female subordinates, but power-threat theories suggest that women in authority may be more frequent targets. This article analyzes longitudinal…
Descriptors: Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Power Structure, Feminism