This report describes ways of eliminating sexual harassment from Washington State schools. It is divided into nine sections. Section I examines the relationship between sexual harassment and societal norms and myths which support sexual exploitation of women. Section II defines sexual harassment as any unwanted sexual attention on the job or in…

Sexual harassment is a problem in high schools, on college campuses, and in the workplace, although unclear definitions and misinterpretations of sexual harassment have led many to believe that the amount of sexual harassment that occurs is minimal. Sexual harassment has been defined as a continuum of behaviors, with physical sexual assault at one…

The Capitol Area School Development Association Conference was held in July 1997. These proceedings include the following presentations: "Challenges to Teacher Tenure--A Debate"; "Recent Decisions of the Commissioner of Education"; "Title IX and Its Implications for School Districts"; "Current Developments in…

Research which studied women truck drivers showed that the extent of tensions suffered due to being in a nontraditional occupation is less than expected, due largely to the influence of male support, sponsorship, and protection. (Author/CT)

The first article outlines principles for developing communication strategies and training programs to prevent and respond to sexual harassment on college/university campuses. Additional brief articles cover policy development, the University of Florida sexual harassment policy, policy for faculty conduct, and dealing with a sexual harassment…

This book presents ten chapters which address the issues and concerns of women who wish to pursue or are pursuing academic careers. Chapters are organized into four parts which address the current status of women in academe, women's roles and career decisions, assuming leadership in higher education, and taking charge and taking care. Included are…

Sexual harassment is not an isolated phenomenon and should, therefore, not be studied in isolation. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination and can be studied from a theoretical framework that addresses discrimination. In analyzing sexual harassment as a form of discrimination, it is important to distinguish between prejudice (an attitude)…

Examines three areas regarding women's position in society: (1) perception of women's status in Israel as a social problem and the sex differences in this perception, (2) the cognitive structure of this perception, and (3) correlates of the perception of sex-related issues as social problems. (SA)

This publication provides information for intervention and prevention services concerning sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in schools. It is especially designed for student services professionals and includes national and state laws, suggestions for how to work with students, and strategies for protecting employees and students. Chapter…

This book uses evidence gathered from legal, anecdotal, and survey-based sources to explore sexual harassment in K-12 schools. The text is divided into seven chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 use material from surveys, salient lawsuits, and students' stories to describe harassment and to elaborate on the contradictions and confusions that surround this…

A survey of 238 Ohio male vocational agriculture teachers (65 percent) revealed perceptions of sex bias, discrimination, and harassment against female agriculture teachers by other teachers, students, parents, community, and employers. Sex bias affected female teachers' assumption of leadership roles in professional organizations. Male teachers…

When discrimination or harassment occurs, the school administration is responsible for investigating the problem and, if necessary, reporting it to appropriate authorities. Protected classes include gender, race, sexual orientation, color, age, national origin, religion, and disability. To prevent discrimination claims and ensuing negative…

Educators need to be aware of sex discrimination in their schools and of the legislation that prohibits it, because it entails costs, liabilities, impact, and responsibilities for every educator. The obvious and direct costs are attorney fees, awarded damages, and settlement costs. Other, less obvious costs are unfavorable publicity, erosion of a…

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in all schools and education programs that receive federal funds. Sexual harassment of students is one form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Detailed guidance on Title IX, issued by the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education, the enforcement agency for…

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has made considerable progress in removing barriers that tended to preclude women and minority group members from competing for jobs on an equal basis. However, there remains a need to identify and remove those discriminatory practices that may still exist in the department's employment…