Sexism in the Workplace

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This paper begins by noting that, when Bill Clinton was caught having a sexual affair with Monica Lewinsky, his reaction may have been similar to many men in his position. His hold on power made it wrong for him to coerce her into such a role. The paper then analyzes why sexual harassment is so bad for workplace morale, ethics and the role of women in the workplace. The paper urges that the best way for a woman to avoid sexual harassment is to insure that she does not put herself in a compromising situation such as going to dinner with her boss alone. The paper then suggests that, when a woman feels that she is being sexually harassed by her boss, her best defense is to give him a firm "no", with no chance for a misunderstanding---and this is what Lewinsky should have done.

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"One can look at Bill Clinton's reaction as typical. When first asked, under oath, if he had had sex with Lewinsky, he said: "I did not have sex with that woman, Miss Lewinsky." His first approach was therefore denial. His second approach was to come clean with his wife. Hillary Clinton's public face was to stay close to her man. This author believes that this is a common reaction to spouses of men who sexually harass women at work. She decided to show solidarity with her husband."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Baker, P. " Clinton Admits to Lewinsky Relationship, Challenges Starr to End Personal 'Prying'." Washington Post 18 August 1998: n.p.
• CNN. Hillary Clinton Book Attracts Huge Interest. New York, 9 June 2003.
• News, BBC. "Sex, Lies and Impeachment." BBC News 22 December 1998

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