Sexually Harassing Conversations

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This paper examines what constitutes sexual harassment, especially sexually harassing conversations. The focus of the paper is sexual harassment in the workplace, although other situations are also described. The writer describes the motivation behind the inappropriate conversations, and how victims can bring charges against the perpetrators. Several law suits involving sexual harassment are presented.

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"The restaurant industry in particular has seen its share of sexual harassment claims. It has been estimated that hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent by the foodservice industry in one year alone on sexual harassment claims. The State of California reported that there are anywhere from 1,163 and 1,275 reported cases of sexual harassment for restaurant employees alone (Allen, et.al, 2005). Pizza of Florida, a company who does business throughout the state under the name ABC Pizza was required to pay $225,000 for two sisters who had been subjected to the unwanted conversation of an adult manager. His conversation. The lawsuit was brought against the company by the EEOC and was particularly heinous since the victims were 16 and 17 years old at the time and placed with the company on a high school on-the-job training program. It was not noted whether the company instituted any training program or review of potentially hostile working environments within other stores. It would appear that this would be a especially important if this company hosts' minor in their stores as part of a work training program. While the young women received monetary compensation for their discomfort, it was also not noted whether the manager was terminated. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Griffin, Melanie. Sexuality educators are essential to helping people understand sexual harassment. SIECUS Report, Feb/Mar 2000.
• Allen, Robin Lee; Gould, Allen; Koteff, Ellen; Martin, Richard; Elan, Elissa; Garber, Amy; Liddle, Alan; Frumkin, Paul; Ruggless, Ron. A matter of education: Workplace required classes as a way to curb sexual harassment. Nation's Restaurant News, Jan 24, 2005.
• Schenke, Jarred. High Profile life sciences company NuTec settles sexual harassment case. Atlanta Business Chronicle. June 2002.
• EEOC v. Carmike Cinemas, Inc.; No. 5:04-CV-673-BO(1) (E.D.N.C. Sept. 26, 2005) http://www.eeoc.gov/litigation/settlements/settlement09-05.html
• Carr v. Allison Gas Turbine Division 32 Fed. Rep. 3d ser. 1007 (7th Cir. 1994). From "What is a reasonable woman to do? The Judicial Rhetoric of Sexual Harassment" from NWSA Journal Volume 9, Number 2

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