Sexual harassment claims considered more credible if made by 'prototypical' women
Date Time Sexual harassment claims considered more credible if made by ‘prototypical’ women People’s perceptions of sexual harassment can affect whether an individual’s claims are taken seriously in the workplace or in a court case, according to a new University of Washington study. Women who are young, “conventionally attractive” and appear and act feminine are more likely to be believed when making accusations of sexual harassment, a new University of Washington-led study finds. That leaves women who don’t fit the prototype potentially facing greater hurdles when trying to con...
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