The Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace, 1600 to 1993

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Exploring the history of sexual harassment in the workplace, this book spans from the 1600s to the early 1990s, highlighting the experiences of various marginalized groups, including domestic servants in England and Japanese textile workers. It emphasizes the global nature of the issue, with a particular focus on the United States from 1800 to the present. Key moments, such as Anita Hill's testimony in 1991, are examined to illustrate the ongoing struggle against this pervasive problem.