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Schimmel, David – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1994
In "Harris" the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII is violated when the workplace environment "would reasonably be perceived and is perceived as hostile or abusive." Schools and colleges, by developing appropriate policies, procedures, and educational programs, can substantially increase understanding about the legal aspects of…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts, Higher Education
Cooper, G. Robb; And Others – School Business Affairs, 1994
Provides a discussion of the definition of sexual harassment, the types of sexual harassment, the "reasonable woman standard," and employer liability for sexual harassment. Provides some suggestions for avoiding liability. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Employer Employee Relationship, Federal Regulation
Peer reviewedShoop, Robert J. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 1998
Discusses legal aspects of sexual harassment in educational settings: definitions, the central issue of impact on the educational environment, questions about consensual sexual relationships, the concept of welcomeness, rights of the accused, issues of academic freedom, and successful defenses. Overviews relevant legislation, court cases,…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Civil Liberties, Court Litigation, Due Process
