Tag: Harassment

August 16, 2023

Gender, Bullying, and Harassment Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools

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Free Download Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools By Meyer, Elizabeth J;Brown, Lyn Mikel(Foreword)
2009 | 101 Pages | ISBN: 0807749532 | PDF | 1 MB
While there have been countless studies of bullying and harassment in schools, none have examined the key gender issues related to these behaviors. In her new book, Meyer does just that and offers readers tangible and flexible suggestions to help them positively transform the culture of their school and reduce the incidences of gendered harassment. The text features sections that speak specifically to administrators, teachers, counselors, student leaders, and community and family members.Integrating research, theory, and practical ideas connected to issues of sex, gender, sexual orientation, bullying, and harassment, this timely book:Defines important terms, such as bullying, (hetero)sexual harassment, sexual-orientation harassment, and harassment because of gender nonconformity. Provides an easy-to-read overview of the legal issues involved in addressing gender and harassment in schooling. Offers an annotated list of educational resources on homophobia, sexual harassment, and bullying, as well as a detailed checklist of steps to aid educators reduce gendered harassment in their schools.Elizabeth J. Meyeris an instructor at McGill University and a researcher at the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance at Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

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July 25, 2023

Sexual Harassment, Law and Human Rights in Africa

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Free Download Sexual Harassment, Law and Human Rights in Africa by Ebenezer Durojaye, Satang Nabaneh, Toun Adebanjo
English | July 18, 2023 | ISBN: 3031323661 | 391 pages | PDF | 5.61 Mb
This book delves into the endemic and pervasive issue of sexual harassment in Africa, examining it as a gendered expression of power and a gross violation of human rights. It explores sexual harassment in various sectors, including domestic work, academia, and the informal economy, across a range of African countries. The book also highlights the sexual harassment experienced by vulnerable populations, such as internally displaced people, people with disabilities, and women and girls traveling by air. With a keen focus on the intersection of law, feminism, and human rights, the book analyzes the role of the courts and national human rights institutions in addressing sexual harassment, drawing lessons from other jurisdictions. This book is a must-read for researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations interested in gender power relations and women’s rights in Africa and beyond.

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