Inside Story: Abuse of Power and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Author: Neville
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The Insider allows us to confront the real lives of those deeply affected by workplace sexual harassment. Neville's in-depth examination of American companies reveals that the role of courts and laws in controlling workplace sexual harassment is limited. At the same time, the author proposes practical and swift methods for employees to avoid getting involved in lawsuits. Author Kathyrn Neville is an insider and media commentator on corporate culture, who examines the dangerous ambiguities of workplace politics and relationships, with results that are alarming. In this book, the author exposes the hidden, severe power abuse and sexual harassment issues that unfold daily in the workplace. Despite differing public opinions, sexual harassment is indeed one of the most challenging and serious problems companies face. Some companies or individuals spend enormous sums to settle harassment scandals, yet the problems remain unresolved. The Insider reveals that sexual harassment is prevalent in many companies worldwide,ing daily, with companies becoming safe havens and shields for those who make a living from harassment, turning a blind eye to these atrocities. Kathyrn Neville points out that while companies today are aware of the gender aspect of sexual harassment, they often overlook the fact that power (both those in authority and those without) plays a far greater role in workplace sexual harassment than desire. The author investigates numerous cases of sexual misconduct in the workplace—from the misdeeds of CEOs to the horrifying stories of rape against frontline employees—and describes real-life tales of sex and power, as well as the subsequent actions of companies and courts. This leads to an analysis of why justice is so difficult to achieve in this area. By clarifying current misconceptions about sexual harassment, the author exposes the indifferent attitudes of many companies toward the issue and analyzes why good intentions ultimately fail. Thus, Kathyrn Neville explains to readers why the workplace has become a dangerous zone for frequent sexual harassment and provides many valuable solutions and insights to address the problem.