Implementing Sexual Harassment Policy: Challenges for the Public Sector Workplace

Reese, Laura A.; Lindenberg, Karen E.

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“…However, the findings have been mixed; this is likely due to measurement and sampling differences across studies (Cowan 2000;Foulis and McCabe 1997;Lott et al 1982;Reese and Lindenberg 1999;Reilly et al 1986;Rosen and Martin 1998;Schneider 1982;Wade and BrittanPowell 2001). Interestingly, Ford and Donis (1996) described an interaction between gender and age, such that women's tolerance of sexually harassing behavior generally increased with age, whereas men's decreased.…”

Section: Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…One of the most robust conclusions relates to gender, with various studies reporting that men are more accepting of sexual harassment myths-and of sexual behavior at work more generally-than women are (e.g., Beauvais 1986;Kenig and Ryan 1986;Lott et al 1982;Maypole and Skaine 1982;Mazer and Percival 1989;McKinney 1990;Reese and Lindenberg 1999;Sigler and Johnson 1986;Tang et al 1995;U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board 1981).…”

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confidence: 98%

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Sexual Harassment Mythology: Definition, Conceptualization, and Measurement

Lonsway¹,

2008

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Using rape myth research as a template, we developed a conceptual definition and measurement instrument for the mythology regarding male sexual harassment of women, resulting in the 20-item Illinois Sexual Harassment Myth Acceptance (ISHMA) Scale. Surveys from 337 students in the Midwestern region of the United States revealed that this measure consists of four factors, which share predicted relationships with rape mythology, sexism, hostility toward women, traditional attitudes toward women, and ideological support for the feminist movement. We also found that women and individuals with prior training on sexual harassment reject these myths more than men and untrained individuals. It is hoped that this new definition, conceptualization, and measure will advance knowledge on attitudes that support and perpetuate violence against women.

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confidence: 93%

Section: Gendermentioning

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Sexual Harassment Mythology: Definition, Conceptualization, and Measurement

Lonsway¹,

2008

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“…What we do know is that there are significant gender differences in attitudes about sexual harassment and the implementation of policies (Gutek, 1997;Reese and Lindenberg, 1999). In addition, gender relations within workplace organizations shape the adoption and implementation of these policies (Hawkesworth, 1997;Zippel, 1994).…”

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Practices of Implementation of Sexual Harassment Policies: Individual Versus Collective Strategies¹

Zippel¹

2003

Review of Policy Research

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This article examines the implementation of sexual harassment law in the workplace in Germany and the United States. Both countries have developed different approaches to the issue, with certain trade-ofs for the pursuit of gender equality and changes in gender workplace culture. Germany has developed a corporatist, collective strategy. Yet, few German employers have adopted policies and training programs. New policy approaches focus on sexual harassment as a group-based, but gender-neutral, issue in the context of general unfair workplace practices of "mobbing." In contrast, sexual harassment is primarily understood as an individual rights issue in the U.S. This approach emphasizes individual (internal) redress. Social and organizational change comes at a high cost for individuals who have been harassed. Employers' practices in both countries have turned sexual harassment into a gender-neutral issue. I conclude that a synthesis of both individual and collective approaches with an explicit focus on gender inequality would be desirable.

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“…Generally, employees support a central role for the organization in sexual harassment cases, including formal investigations and interviews with all parties, though many do not think dismissal is an appropriate punishment for harassment. Women are more strict on sexual harassment sanctions (dismissal), whereas men are more likely to feel the organization should stay out of such matters (Reese & Lindenberg, 1999). However, because of the significant variation in the details and implementation of sexual harassment policies (see Reese & Lindenberg, 1999), a systematic comparison of actual to model policies is critical to understanding and addressing such concerns.…”

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Assessing Local Government Sexual Harassment Policies

Reese

Lindenberg

2002

The American Review of Public Administration

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This article examines sexual harassment policies in local governments to assess compliance with model policies, and the nature and extent of training on the topic, and provides policy recommendations where policies appear lacking. A content analysis of municipal sexual harassment policies in the state of Michigan suggests that policy shortcomings are those of omission rather than commission. Few policies include any elements that have been identified as being detrimental to effective implementation processes. Rather, many policies are silent on aspects that are critical to successful implementation. And this silence has several very important potential repercussions for the effective implementation of policies as well as an ultimate reduction in the levels of workplace sexual harassment.

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Implementing Sexual Harassment Policy: Challenges for the Public Sector Workplace

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Sexual Harassment Mythology: Definition, Conceptualization, and Measurement

Sexual Harassment Mythology: Definition, Conceptualization, and Measurement

Practices of Implementation of Sexual Harassment Policies: Individual Versus Collective Strategies¹

Assessing Local Government Sexual Harassment Policies

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