This paper reviews the literature related to gender and communication in CMC environments. A brief summary of gender related literature concerning general communication patterns in CMC is outlined first, to set the stage. Then, a review of literature in gender and CMC with a specific focus on conflict and harassment is presented. Comments upon…

Reviews the literature on sexual harassment to determine the issues the problem raises, its social contexts, and the resources available to working women. Examined the implications of sexual harassment for social work practice, policy, and research. (JAC)

This literature review of 1991-95 occupational health research is classified by key constructs: environmental characteristics, individual characteristics, cognitive appraisal, coping, and health outcomes. Research problems are identified: 77% of studies use a cross-sectional design, 59% use shortened ad hoc scales, and 68% use self-report for both…

Reviews research findings concerning definition, incidence, consequences, explanatory models, and measures of sexual harassment throughout women's career development. Profiles male harassers. Discusses current research limitations and implications for training programs. (CM)

Examines the issue of sexual harassment in the library workplace and library profession. Laws relating to sexual harassment in the library are explored, and the immediate and long-term preventive solutions at the individual, institutional, and association levels are discussed. (KRN)

Proposes that reasons for lack of use of sexual harassment grievance procedures lie not with the victims but with the procedures themselves, wherein concepts of harassment and resolution may fit male perspectives better than female ones. This gender bias may discourage women from reporting harassment. (CJS)

Reviews statutory and case law on sexual harassment and offers guidelines for policy development in public administration, including defining and identifying harassment and establishing preventive and remedial measures. The bibliography contains 77 references. (SK)

This review examines and attempts to synthesize research studies since 1980 that investigate instructor-student sexual harassment in university settings. Implications are discussed. (DM)

Briefly traces the sociological and legal development of the hostile-work-environment concept, and discusses the "reasonable woman" standard as applied in two cases. The use of the "reasonable woman" standard marks a shift in judicial reasoning that makes the legal system more responsive to women. (79 references) (MLF)

Young adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the problems of sexual harassment. Legal guidelines and norms of practice have changed substantially in recent years. School mental health practitioners are in an excellent position to help young people learn appropriate behaviors and resolve hurtful feelings. Advocating for these students can make…

States that schools have legal and ethical responsibilities for creating educational environments in which all students can learn free of harassment. Presents a summary of information provided to educators by the Gay and Lesbian Education Commission of Los Angeles. Includes specific examples of harassing behavior and terminology relevant to…

Uses a case study to frame a response and define the school counselor's advocacy role by examining: legislation regarding student-on-student sexual harassment; the prevalence of sexual harassment in schools and the emotional costs; and the counselor's legal and ethical obligations. Asserts that school counselors can empower students with the…

This article focuses on student-to-student harassment, discussing incidents of harassment in schools, the effects on students, and the reasons it occurs in schools. The legal framework is reviewed with attention to the new legal standard established by the Supreme Court ruling in "Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education." Discusses the…

Over the past decade researchers have begun to explore the prevalence, incidence, short and long term effects, and prevention of sexual violence. The purpose of this article was to provide a review of the literature related to the efficacy of sexual violence prevention programs. The review showed that there are many prevention programs yet few…

This paper presents a discussion of events within national sport organizations that have recently addressed the problem of homophobia in sports; in particular, the social, professional, and political harassment of lesbian women who are career athletes. A brief overview is given of the stance of feminists, both liberal humanist and radical, on the…