Coping, writing and working through your feelings
I, by no means, have all the answers – but I can share with you how I have gotten through the last 14 months. I’d be lying if I wasn’t honest and didn’t tell you I’ve felt very desperate, very alone at times.
I have started writing and I write […]
Stupid and Irresponsible Responses To Sexual Harassment
While victims and targets get all the flack, administrators win hands down in the “stupid responses to sexual harassment” contest. Whether they are over-reacting, or ignoring blatantly serious problems, no one comes close when it comes to irresponsible, ignorant, or just-plain-lazy approaches to the problem.
Of these, administrators in Education are the kings […]
“Rabid” Reactions To Sexual Harassment Make Things Worse, Not Better
I’ve come across this too many times now to keep quiet about it. While most people who have been harassed really just want the behavior to stop, there is a “type” of victim (as there are “types” of harassers) who really IS just about getting attention. They are […]
BBC, United Kingdom- After politely but firmly refusing the advances of customer Elizabeth Sykes, 38-year-old Mike (McPherson) became the target of an harassment campaign.
“I had to explain to her, ‘Look I’ve got a young family, I’ve got a position and a job that I would never compromise,’ but it just spurred her on.”
After insisting they […]
