Female Journalists and Sexual Harassment
Twenty-first century America faces many problems, and sexual harassment has clearly become a pervasive one. Sexual harassment is about a lack of respect that makes an individual feel violated, whether it is about their gender or the inappropriate manner in which they may be treated. Specifically, the workplace has become a very common place for sexual harassment to take place, and while inhibiting the work quality of employees; it is degrading to any victim of the illegal practice. Female journalists in particular have recently emerged as one group of employees that is frequently targeted by sexual harassment, and studies show that this is most definitely a growing problem.
Each year, charges of sexual harassment in the workplace are filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the EEOC. This form of sex discrimination, which violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, has given men and women in all fifty states, the right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment (“Facts About” 1). The EEOC has defined sexual harassment as “ any unwelcome or unsolicited verbal, physical or sexual conducts that is made a term or condition of employment, is used as the basis for employment or advancement decisions, or has the effect of unreasonably interfering with work or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment (“Sexual Harassment” 1).” Studies have shown that in male dominated career fields, this type of harassment is far more likely to occur. Journalism was once an occupation heavy with men, and while women are certainly moving up in positions as journalists, they are seeing sexual harassment prevail first hand.
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...nt problem for women journalists in the nations capital. (“Sexual Harassment” 1).
"Nearly every male boss I've ever had has been very controlling. If you don't play their way, you're out.” (“Sexual Harassment” 1) Unfortunately, this feeling is widespread among female journalists today. Based on the studies shown, women quoted, and data collected, women in journalism are clearly targets of sexual harassment in to workplace. While some news organizations are taking steps toward preventing a hostile environment for female employees, some have done little to change the attitude among male and female co-workers in the workplace. In conclusion, sexual harassment for women in journalism must be put to an end, so that these individuals can perform sufficiently in a job that they enjoy, without feeling threatened or intimidated due to abuse by co-workers and employers.
Olaudah Equiano was an eighteenth century African slave who later became an author. Born in 1745, Equiano was the son of an Eboe village leader in the present country of Nigeria (Williamson). At only eleven years old, Equiano and his sister were captured and sold into slavery (Carey). His experiences from his home in Africa, as well as those as a slave, would later influence his renowned autobiography The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African.
Equiano, Olaudah. The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African: an authoritative text. New York: Norton, 2001. Print.
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