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Sexual Harassment
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 Heterophobia
: Sexual Harassment and the Future of Feminism by
Daphne Patai
A scathing criticism of political and sexual
"correctness," this thought-provoking and powerfully
argued book is sure to incite debate among all concerned with the
legacy and future of woman's rights.
Once confident in the potential of feminism to
create a more equitable and just society, Daphne Patai
persuasively demonstrates in Heterophobia how the efforts of some
feminists - members of what she calls the "sexual harassment
industry" - have created an environment that stifles healthy
and natural interactions between the sexes. The tremendous growth
of sexual harassment legislation represents feminism's greatest
contemporary success, but this victory has dubious consequences -
a world where kindergarten boys face legal action for kissing
female classmates and men are sued by coworkers for offenses such
as unwanted hugs, uninvited compliments, or glances that last too
long.
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Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct based on
sex or of a sexual nature that can make you feel uncomfortable,
helpless or afraid. It is a form of sex discrimination that is
illegal under federal law and state law in California and many
other states. You have a right to be free from sexual harassment
and there are ways in which you can make it stop.
Follow the links to learn more about sexual
harassment in the workplace and in schools.
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The Sexual Assault Information Page (SAIP) is a
not-for-profit information and referral service created and
maintained by Chris
Bartley. SAIP provides information concerning acquaintance
rape, child sexual abuse/assault, incest, rape, ritual abuse,
sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
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RAINN is a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week national
hotline for victims of sexual assault. The toll-free hotline is:
1-800-656-HOPE
RAINN is being provided as a service for victims
who cannot reach a rape crisis center through a local telephone
call, as well as for those who might not know that a local center
exists.
RAINN is a non-profit organization located in
Washington, D.C. RAINN was founded thanks to generous grants from
Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.
When a victim calls the 800 number, a computer
will read the caller's area code and the first three digits of the
phone number. Then, the call will be routed instantaneously to the
rape crisis center nearest the caller. If the line is busy, the
call will be routed to the next closest center. Whichever center
answers the call handles it as if it had come in directly,
providing counseling and support.
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Speak Out recognizes, unites, and enhances the
efforts of campus activists, throughout the country working to end
sexual violence; strive to promote public discourse on sexual
violence, while changing social and political institutions.
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This page lists groups and agencies by state
that deal with sexual harassment on the job and at school.
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This list from the Women's Studies' Collection
at the University of Maryland includes EEOC information, the
testimony of Anita Hill, and the Merit Systems Protection Board
Report.
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From the World Wide Virtual Library, this list
offers resource links to sites that cover sexual harassment
issues, including sexual harassment on campus, associated law, and articles.
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This resource is from the Law For All website,
explaining what sexual harassment is and offering practical and
legal suggestions for putting an end to it.
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