Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Female Journalists Often Sexually Harassed And Usually Don't Report It

Women in the field complain of pervasive sexual harassment. But they don't often report it.  Powerful men in the business and likely end of careers if reported are a couple of the reasons according to the author. There's an opportunity to anonymously share your experiences also!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2013/12/03/sexual_harassment_in_journalism_a_new_study_shows_that_the_majority_of_female.html

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Winghouse Girls in Daytona Beach Allege Sexual Harassment

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20131129/NEWS/131129353?p=3&tc=pg

Don't ruffle these servers' feathers.  Peepholes to watch workers changing, spitting at girls to humiliate them and checking bra colors are just a few of the pathetic behaviors the owners and managers were accused of engaging in.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Santa Barbara Sheriff Sued For Sexual Harassment, Then Resigns

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/undersheriff_jim_peterson_retirement_alleged_sexual_relationship_20131125

The facts in this case don't add up. At least not after the Sheriff's prolonged pursuit and the Complainant's complicit behavior to get ahead.  Yes, the Sheriff was committing sexual harassment initially, and used his position of power to get what he wanted, if true, yet, at what point does the victim need to be accountable and lose her rights to claim harassment?