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The Lecherous Professor: Sexual Harassment on Campus
Discusses sexual harassment on campus, and suggests actions students, parents, faculty, and administrators can take to combat it
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288 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1984
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July 15, 2019
In spite of being written in 1984, the subject of naughty professors who can’t keep from diddling around with their female students remains an issue. It can be overshadowed by the constant stories of rape committed by fellow students but it hasn’t gone away by any means.
The two authors dig into the subject in depth. Having interviewed a number of women (most of whom refused to allow their real names to be used), they came to understand the pervasive and insidious nature of this highly unprofessional and unethical behaviors by men who are in a position of power over their female alumna. The book lays out how, why, where and when such behaviors take place, the warning signs to look for and the confusion experienced and excuses used by young women who are preyed upon in such fashion. Rape can be used but more often it’s a matter of seduction, of leading on a college student until she finds herself in a terrible situation from which she cannot easily extricate herself.
The women give practical advice for students, faculty and professors. They advise women where to turn to when they start feeling uncomfortable about a professor’s request. It’s not just about women protecting themselves but offers sound advice for colleges desperate to avoid the ugly glare of publicity, the stigma, the costly lawsuits.
They caution that there may not be a happy resolution. In fact, as one lawyer stated, when such cases are brought forward, nobody wins. As in today’s headlines, where women come forward to accuse powerful male figures of rape or sexual harassment, the accuser may find herself being further victimized, accused, verbally attacked or simply not believed.
It’s a grim and horrible situation but the authors do their best to maintain calm and factual throughout this book. As history lesson, handbook and cautionary primer, I would advise all potential college students to read this book before heading off to your alma mater of choice.
The two authors dig into the subject in depth. Having interviewed a number of women (most of whom refused to allow their real names to be used), they came to understand the pervasive and insidious nature of this highly unprofessional and unethical behaviors by men who are in a position of power over their female alumna. The book lays out how, why, where and when such behaviors take place, the warning signs to look for and the confusion experienced and excuses used by young women who are preyed upon in such fashion. Rape can be used but more often it’s a matter of seduction, of leading on a college student until she finds herself in a terrible situation from which she cannot easily extricate herself.
The women give practical advice for students, faculty and professors. They advise women where to turn to when they start feeling uncomfortable about a professor’s request. It’s not just about women protecting themselves but offers sound advice for colleges desperate to avoid the ugly glare of publicity, the stigma, the costly lawsuits.
They caution that there may not be a happy resolution. In fact, as one lawyer stated, when such cases are brought forward, nobody wins. As in today’s headlines, where women come forward to accuse powerful male figures of rape or sexual harassment, the accuser may find herself being further victimized, accused, verbally attacked or simply not believed.
It’s a grim and horrible situation but the authors do their best to maintain calm and factual throughout this book. As history lesson, handbook and cautionary primer, I would advise all potential college students to read this book before heading off to your alma mater of choice.
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