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Peer reviewedPierce, Patricia A. – Journal of Intergroup Relations, 1994
Reviews federal definitions of sexual harassment and traces some court cases to show that sexual harassment encompasses verbal, visual, or mental harassment that can be overt or implied. Some actions employers might take to prevent and stop sexual harassment are suggested. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Definitions, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Peer reviewedTaylor, Maurice C. – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1995
Summarizes the most recent federal court opinions, statutes, and regulations that address the investigation, prosecution, and remedies for sexual harassment on college and university campuses. Implications of the court's decisions on the handling of sexual harassment and gender equity cases at historically black colleges and universities are…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Court Litigation, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Download full textNew Jersey State Commission on Sex Discrimination in the Statutes, Trenton. – 1991
This report, which is the result of an examination of New Jersey's public education system, contends that the state has not been completely successful in providing an educational atmosphere free from sex bias. The report reviews federal and state legislation, and law, policy, and research in the areas of sexual harassment, teacher training and…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Discrimination, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Maschke, Karen J., Ed. – 1997
This book contains the following 14 articles on the effects of law on women in the United States: "Protection of Women Workers and the Courts: A Legal Case History" (Ann Corinne Hill); "Sexual Harassment and Race: A Legal Analysis of Discrimination" (Judy Trent Ellis); "Comparable Worth: Is This a Theory for Black Workers?" (Judy Scales-Trent);…
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Law, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal)
Sandler, Bernice Resnick, Ed. – About Women on Campus, 1992
These eight newsletters for women in higher education administration and teaching published in 1991 and 1992 contain regular features as well as topics special to each issue. Features that appear fairly regularly include brief news bits on students on campus, nonsexist language, working in academe, sexual harassment and sexual assault, women in…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, College Administration, College Athletics, College Students
Lebrato, Mary T., Ed. – 1986
This manual provides an overview of sexual harassment and what can be done about it. Although it deals with laws in California, its general sections and sections of federal laws could be used by persons in any state. The guide contains 12 chapters. Chapter 1 includes a discussion of what sexual harassment is and how it affects society and the…
Descriptors: Adults, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal)
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, Salem, OR. – 1999
This booklet describes in general terms the various federal and state laws, rules, and regulations about which Oregon teachers must knowledgeable. Knowledge of laws prohibiting discrimination is required by Oregon Revised Statute 342.123. The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission permits applicants for licensure to demonstrate knowledge of…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Oklahoma State Dept. of Vocational and Technical Education, Stillwater. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center. – 1993
Developed as a supplement to existing materials on gender equity, this curriculum guide is designed to supply indepth information on sex bias and sex-role stereotyping in vocational education. It is intended for educators, students, and parents who can learn from its contents through workshops, seminars, organizational meetings, and classroom…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Career Counseling, Career Education
