Surveys federal law prohibiting sexual harassment as it applies to colleges. Concludes that sexual harassment law is still evolving, pursuing and defending harassment cases are traumatic activities, and that prevention is better than cure. (ABL)

Describes female college student's experience of sexual harassment. Experience focuses on teacher student relationship. Relates how the student responded to the harassment and the student's feeling of empowerment by taking action on her own behalf. (ABL)

Studies the public responses to Andrea Dworkin's novel "Mercy" (about rape specifically and the sexual abuse of women in general). Suggests that Dworkin's "Mercy"--like other controversial cultural texts--fostered a type of literary public sphere and that defining these spheres as "war zones" does not foster open debate or a common space for…

Examines sexual harassment as unethical behavior in universities. Argues that codes of ethics and guidelines for sexual harassment do not address foundation of sexual harassment, namely, imbalance of power. Depicts university as oasis for persons addicted to power and uses addictions framework to explain how power addicts become involved in sexual…

Presents results of a survey of CEDA coaches and debaters indicating high levels of gender harassment, seductive behavior, and sexual imposition in the CEDA debate community. (SR)

Addresses issue of sexual harassment on academic campus. Includes definitions of sexual harassment; guidelines for determining when sexual harassment has occurred; explanation of employer/employee responsibility in cases of sexual harassment; and strategies designed to prevent or remedy sexual harassment. (Author)

Describes studies that suggest that, while women are still more likely to have been stalked, men constitute a surprising 42% of victims. Although college campuses offer stalkers many opportunities because of the ease of knowing someone's routine, stalking on campus rarely turns violent. (SLD)

Examined attitudes and perceptions of university faculty (N=142) concerning sexual harassment. Found greater male acceptance of sexual harassment. Found more female faculty than male felt they had been victims. Found antagonistic reactions from some members of university community to research effort. Suggests it is important for researchers to…

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)

Relates story of a college program director's coercive sexual harassment and the response of women faculty and peers outside the university. Focuses on the distinction between "having affairs" and "sexual coercion." Claims only when definitions of sexual harassment are articulated can men and women begin to talk to one another about the problem.…

Claims educational institutions must recognize their obligation to provide work and study environments free of sexual harassment and intimidation. Discusses definitions of sexual harassment. Discusses need for consistent, accessible grievance procedures. Provides excerpts from and summaries of actual policies and materials. (ABL)

Finds that 68% of women in newsrooms at Indiana daily newspapers reported sexual harassment, with verbal harassment by far the most common problem. Shows that journalists are harassed most often by co-workers; little relationship exists between policy and practice; few sexual harassment complaints are filed; and sexual harassment is an added…

Examined supposition that, because males' and females' experiences with sexual harassment are becoming more similar, their attitudes toward sexual harassment may also have become more similar. Findings from 157 college students indicated that males and females differed in their attitudes about sexual harassment but not in their judgments of sexual…

Reports results of a survey of female debaters and debate coaches attending an NDT debate. Finds high levels of gender harassment, seductive behaviors, and sexual imposition. (SR)

Offers an overview of complex issue of sexual harassment. Outlines definitions, prevalence data, cultural context, barriers to reporting these experiences to appropriate resources, and effects of sexual harassment on victims. Concludes educators must seek out opportunities to raise awareness of sexual harassment and prevent its occurrence.…