
Sexual Harassment as an Ethical Issue in Academic Life
Leslie Pickering Francis(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher)
Published on 6. December 2000
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-8476-8170-9 (ISBN)
Description
Sexual harassment is a controversial and complicated issue on college campuses today. Bringing both philosophical and legal expertise to the discussion, Leslie Pickering Francis here provides the first full examination of issues raised by the definition, understanding, and regulation of campus sexual harassment, and addresses arguments that its regulation may conflict with academic freedom and choice in relationships. Francis's balanced treatment of the issues is supplemented in Part II with added readings from scholars in higher education, illustrative sexual harassment policies, and a selected bibliography.
Reviews / Votes
For those concerned with the ethical issues implicit in this debate as well as those whose consciousness could use some raising, this book is a must-read. * Journal of Higher Education * Dr. Francis provides ... college and university personnel, at all levels, with a platform from which to examine their own workplace behavior. Dr. Francis' background and interest in ethics and philosophy provide an interesting dimension to her view of harassment and discrimination. The case studies explore controversial issues relevant to the work of academic advisors in higher education. Academic advisors will find the book helpful in discussing and implementing sexual harassment policies and procedures at their own institutions. * National Academic Advising Association * Bringing both philosophical and legal training to the discussion, the author provides a thorough examination of sexual harassment as an ethical concern in education. She confronts the issues raised by the definition, understanding, and regulation of campus sexual harassment and addresses the argument that regulation may conflict with academic freedom and choice in relationships. * Hispanic Outlook *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-8170-9 (9780847681709)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Leslie Pickering Francis is professor of law and philosophy at the University of Utah.
Content
Part 1 Part One Chapter 2 Sexual Harassment: The Issues Chapter 3 The Roles of Education, Expression, and Freedom Chapter 4 Sexual Harassment in the Law Chapter 5 Sexual Harassment as a Moral Wrong: Assaults, Threats, and Offers Chapter 6 The Wrongs of Sexual Harassment: Seductive Behavior and Gender Harassment Chapter 7 Consensual Sex on Campus Chapter 8 Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures Part 9 Part Two Chapter 10 Sexual Harassment of Working Women: A Case of Sexual Discrimination Chapter 11 The Lecherous Professor Chapter 12 Sexual Harassment: Offers and Coercion Chapter 13 Sexual Harassment as Sex Discrimination: A Defective Paradigm Chapter 14 A Feminist Definition of Sexual Harassment Chapter 15 Sexual Harassment and the university Chapter 16 Feminist Accused of Sexual Harassment Chapter 17 Reconciling Rapture, Representation, and Responsibility: An Argument against Per Se Bans on Attorney-Client Sex Chapter 18 Exploited Consent Chapter 19 Illustrative Policies