gender-based stereotypes

The perpetuation of gender-based stereotypes is a form of sexual harassment

April 26, 2011 Andrew Lawson Human Resources, Human Rights

Morris has been Everett’s supervisor for over six years. Recently Morris had hired several administrative assistants and was giving the new recruits a workplace tour. The entourage stopped near the area where Everett was working and Morris introduced everyone. “Everett is your go-to person, ladies, for advice on fashion, hair, make-up or anything else a girl needs to know these days.”

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