Tag: sexual harassment
Ubisoft, Activision must be held accountable for sexual harassment
Sexual assault and harassment in the video game industry is a wide spread problem and recent cases in some of the largest companies have brought the issue to light.
State bans secret assault settlements
Secret settlements and non-disclosure agreements are officially prohibited in sexual harassment cases after the passing of a new law this year.
Title IX changes give experts pause
In November 2018, the U.S. Department of Education, under U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, released proposed changes to Title IX procedures.
Give all abusers the boot
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled film producer and sexual predator Harvey Weinstein, but not other notable abusers — including Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski and Casey Affleck — showing that they are just saving face and are willing to let other abusers off the hook.
Catcalling is not a compliment
There is a fine line between a compliment and sexual harassment that many people unfortunately cross. Catcalling comes in various forms, such as whistling, honking and kissing noises. But in no way is it a compliment.
Cortana combats harassment
People should not stand for sexual harassment. Now neither will Microsoft’s personal digital assistant Cortana.